via Associated Press FILE - The moon moves in front of the sun during an annular solar eclipse, or ring of fire, seen from San Antonio, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Advertisement“However, when the Moon appears to move in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse, the shadow cast by the Moon is much smaller than Earth. However, some parts of the UK are set to experience the largest solar eclipse in over 25 years on 12 August. AdvertisementWhere to see the August solar eclipse in the UKThe solar eclipse will be visible across the whole of the UK, according to the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA). AdvertisementHow to safely watch the solar eclipseYou can actually buy solar eclipse glasses!