What you need to know about the solar eclipse over Yorkshire
"You are looking at the movement of the moon as it goes around the earth. It's one of these very rare events when you can see the solar system in action."Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The progression of a solar eclipseOther countries, such as parts of Spain and Portugal, will enjoy the spectacle of a total eclipse this year. Chris Higgins, a retired scientist and volunteer at Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, added it is still "certainly worth" seeing it from the UK."It's quite significant.
- ▪"You are looking at the movement of the moon as it goes around the earth.
- ▪It's one of these very rare events when you can see the solar system in action."Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The progression of a solar eclipseOther countries, such as parts of Spain and Portugal, will enjoy the spectacle of a t
- ▪Chris Higgins, a retired scientist and volunteer at Lime Tree Observatory and Planetarium in Grewelthorpe, North Yorkshire, added it is still "certainly worth" seeing it from the UK."It's quite significant.
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What you need to know about the solar eclipse over YorkshireImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The last total solar eclipse over the UK happened in 1999ByFiona CallowYorkshirePublished2 minutes agoPeople across Yorkshire and the UK have a chance to witness the most dramatic solar eclipse in nearly three decades on 12 August.Up to 95% of the sun will slowly disappear behind the moon between 18:00 and 20:15 BST - the first time such coverage has been seen since 1999's total eclipse.While there will be smaller solar eclipses in the coming years, including one next August, the next total eclipse will not take place until 23 September 2090.Weather permitting, astronomers say the natural spectacle promises to be a "very, very special" event - so, here's what you need to know about how and…
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