When to see the partial solar eclipse over Leamington, Warwick and Kenilworth today — and watch it safely

Fingers crossed for clear skies as up to one-third of the sun will be obscured by the moon
Experts warn not to look directly at today's partial eclipse without special glassesExperts warn not to look directly at today's partial eclipse without special glasses
Experts warn not to look directly at today's partial eclipse without special glasses

Weather-watchers are keeping fingers crossed the clouds stay away from Warwickshire today (June 10) as the county will be treated to a partial social eclipse.

Up to a third of the sun will be blocked out for about two hours mid-morning as the moon passes between it and the Earth.

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Observers in Warwickshire should be able to see a crescent sun instead of a ball — although experts warn looking directly at the partially-eclipsed sun without proper protection can cause serious and permanent eye damage.

Scientists advise buying a pair of specially-made glasses or you can make your own at home using a cardboard box to filter out harmful rays.

Times for the partial solar eclipse:

➡️ 10.07am partial eclipse begins

➡️ 11.13am maximum eclipse

➡️ 12.24pm partial eclipse ends

How to safely watch a solar eclipse: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/eclipse-tips-safety.htmlUp to 89 per cent of the sun will be obscured — creating a so-called 'ring of fire' — but you need to be in Greenland, northern Canada or north-eastern Russia to see the full annular eclipse!

The last major eclipse over Warwickshire was in March 2015 and the next one is not due until 2025.

A full solar eclipse — where the moon completely blocks out the sun — was last seen in the UK on August 11, 1999, and was the first since 1927. The next is not due until 2090.

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