Dr Charlie Ryan, of the University of Southampton’s Space Institute, called the eclipse one of the few “amazing phenomena” visible from the UK. He said the rare eclipse is one of the few astronomical events easily visible from the UK. Dr Charlie Ryan, from the University of Southampton's Space Institute, shared what the eclipse will look like from space. Viewers have also been warned to check solar glasses bought online and never look directly at the eclipse. Ticketed events are being held in and around Winchester at the Winchester Science Centre, The Grange and The Watercress Line.