THOSE in Chester and surrounding areas will have a great chance to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse, according to the latest forecast.
The rare event is set to take place this evening (Wednesday, August 12) with the Moon passing in front of the Sun to create a partial eclipse.
It will be visible from all parts of the UK, though viewing conditions in and around Chester are favourable, with very little cloud and clear, sunny skies throughout the evening.
The Met Office is reporting ‘Very Good’ visibility throughout the day in Chester, though a wider North West forecast does suggest ‘hazy skies at times’.
High temperatures and dry conditions throughout the day are set to continue into the evening, with high level cloud a potential fly in the ointment for those intent on watching the natural phenomenon.
The Met Office says this cloud cover could make viewing conditions ‘more challenging’ but specific solar eclipse forecast published yesterday (Tuesday, August 11), gives Cheshire and much of the North of England a ‘Good’ chance of unobstructed viewing.
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The clearest views will be across central, southern and eastern parts of England and Wales, which are listed as ‘Excellent’ viewing areas – cloud cover will affect Northern Ireland and Scotland which is said to have a ‘Low to Moderate’ viewing opportunities.
An exact time has not been given for Chester, but the Met Office estimates that first contact is expected at around 6.13pm for viewers in Manchester and Liverpool.
The point of maximum eclipse will occur between around 7.05pm and 7.16pm and the event is expected to end for all UK viewers by 8.10pm.
If you do plan to watch the eclipse, please do so safely.
More information is available via the Met Office website.
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