The eclipse is expected to begin at around 6.15pm, reach its maximum shortly after 7.10pm, and end just after 8pm. Somerset is forecast to enjoy favourable viewing conditions, with clear skies expected across much of the county. Because the sun will be low in the sky during the event, the best viewing locations are likely to be spots with clear, unobstructed views towards the west and north-west. Brean Down could offer prime eclipse viewing tonight (Image: Geograph)Popular locations include Brean Down, where elevated views across the Bristol Channel provide an excellent vantage point, and the seafront at Weston-super-Mare. The eclipse coincides with the peak period of the annual Perseid meteor shower, giving astronomy enthusiasts another reason to keep an eye on the skies later tonight.