Thousands rush to buy viewing glasses as Europe count down to historic solar eclipse
The UK and parts of Europe are getting ready for the most significant solar eclipse since 1999
More than 90% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon for most of the UK, while parts of Iceland and Spain will witness a rare total eclipse
In the UK some will be able to view the eclipse from shortly after 18:00 BST before it peaks an hour or so later – where and when you could see it
With excitement building, one shopkeeper reports selling thousands of special eclipse glasses as people try to get a pair before this evening
Experts say watchers should not look directly at the Sun without protection or you risk seriously damaging your eyes – how to watch the eclipse safely
The eclipse’s path will start in Siberia in Russia, travelling to Alaska in the US around 07:30 local time (16:30 BST) – it will then sweep round to Greenland and through Europe
