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Solar eclipse: Wales set to enjoy rare event Different views of solar eclipse seen across Wales
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People across Wales are set to enjoy a good view of the solar eclipse on Friday morning. Thousands of people across Wales have gathered to enjoy a good view of the solar eclipse which has commenced.
The nation is expected to be one of the best places to see the partial eclipse and it should be viewable from Cardiff from 08:22 GMT and in north Wales from 08:25 GMT. The nation is expected to be one of the best places to see it and in Cardiff more than 100 people have been queuing at the National Museum Wales for a share of the the special glasses.
The next visible partial eclipse for people in the UK will not happen until August 2026. The next visible partial eclipse in the UK will not happen until August 2026.
The phenomenon happens when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.The phenomenon happens when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth.
Eclipse timingsEclipse timings
Share your solar eclipse pictures with us (be safe!) by emailing newsonline.wales@bbc.co.ukShare your solar eclipse pictures with us (be safe!) by emailing newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk
WARNING. NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITH THE NAKED EYE, OR WITH CAMERAS, TELESCOPES, GLASSES OR DEVICES OF ANY KIND UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. LOOKING AT THE SUN WITHOUT PROPER PRECAUTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.