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Different views of solar eclipse seen across Wales | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
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 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 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 timings | Eclipse timings |
Share your solar eclipse pictures with us (be safe!) by emailing newsonline.wales@bbc.co.uk | Share 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. |