The UK’s fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years will take place this evening. If you miss this one, you’ll need to wait until 2081 for the next, or 2090 for the next total eclipse. Where to watchThe Met Office has identified the west of Scotland as the best location to view the eclipse., with the best coverage expected just after 7pm. Met Office The Met Office has released where the best places to see the solar eclipse Met OfficeOverall, Majorca and southern Spain is the best place to watch the spectacle. The next time the moon obscures as much of the sun will be in 2081 and the next total solar eclipse in the UK will be in 2090.