Britain will witness its most complete solar eclipse for the next 54 years today – and we have collated the safest method to observe it without harming your vision. Viewing a solar eclipse poses risks, according to the government website, because the Sun appears fainter than normal, tempting people to gaze at it directly. The Absolute Eclipse Solar Filter Sheet is specially designed to go over telescopes, binoculars, and cameras. And the next total solar eclipse visible from the UK won't happen until 2090. Peter Smith, from Taunton, watched the solar eclipse 27 years ago and attempted to use a welder's mask to protect his eyes from the sun's rays.