Did you know ?

Yes. I did. But thanks for the reminder. I think the further North you are though, the better you will get it.

Yes, apparently so. Unfortunately we are in Kent.
Let's hope it's a clear day.

I have been told that the island that I live on, North Uist, is the best place in the UK to watch this eclipse, weather dependent of course

How many of us can you fit into your living room newist?

(the garden will do)

Everyone is welcome, you will all fit in, Tea and cakes supplied

Ok. Will leave the helicopter laying on you.

I'll provide the eggs for breakfast.

You did say we could stay overnight???

Yes you will all fit in somewhere, homemade wine will be on tap

Count me in too! I'm just making bacon and cheese muffins so will bring a batch for everyone

What a wonderful water company you must have up there newist

Yes! I even had seaweed in the bath once

Forgot to add, that was a small Aurora last night at 11pm

Beautiful.

Amazing photo!

Beautiful pic.

Will start packing tomorrow, DH is coming too

Wow, what an amazing photograph newist. Thanks for sharing.
I shall be in Manchester for the eclipse, so expect to get a better view than my husband who'll be at home in Devon.

I am so looking forward to it and just praying the weather will cooperate with us and we will have clear skies. No guarantees of course.

Apparently you need some special glasses to look at it - sunglasses insufficient. Not sure where you get them.

Just look at all those stars! Beautiful.

The easiest and cheapest way is to fill a bucket with water and watch the reflection on the surface.
If you line the bucket with a black bin bag the image will be even clearer.
We did this the last time an eclipse was visible in UK. It works well.

I'd forgotten all the warnings we had in 1999!

www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/eclipse-tips-safety.html

Glasses available online - I got ours from Harrison Telescopes- they arrived the next day

I made a pinhole projector and was really surprised at how effective it was.