The whole of the UK will be treated to a rare celestial event today - the most significant solar eclipse since 1999. According to Royal Museums Greenwich, today's partial solar eclipse will be the most coverage seen from the UK and Ireland since the 1999 eclipse. What time is the solar eclipse today? How to watch the solar eclipseThe best place to see the solar eclipse is anywhere with a clear view of the western horizon. How to watch the solar eclipse safelyThose hoping to view the solar eclipse are urged to not look directly at the Sun or view the eclipse through telescopes and binoculars unless they have a special solar filter.