The partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on Wednesday, August 12, with the moon passing in front of the sun during the early evening. Read more How to safely watch the solar eclipse across Essex TONIGHTOne eBay seller from Chelmsford is advertising a pair of the glasses which use black polymer for £150, which are available to collect. Pair of solar eclipse glasses advertised for £150 on eBay (Image: eBay)How to safely view the solar eclipseNever look directly at the sun, including through ordinary sunglasses, a camera, binoculars or a telescope. Children should be closely supervised and helped to use eclipse glasses properly. This is expected to be the UK’s largest solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90 per cent coverage in much of the country.