North West England set for dramatic partial solar eclipse
A partial solar eclipse offering about 90–96% Sun coverage will sweep across the UK on Wednesday 12 August, with the North West seeing its maximum around 19:10 BST and the event ending by about 20:04. View from elevated, clear western-horizon spots—Heaton Park (Manchester), Crosby Beach, Jodrell Bank, and Rossall Promenade are popular. Do not look directly at the Sun; use certified eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector to avoid permanent eye damage.