article_snippet: For the first time this century, the skies over Britain will grow dark during the day next Friday with a thrilling eclipse of the Sun. 
article_snippet: With some parts of the country experiencing 97 per cent darkness, outdoor events will be held nationwide as people gather to gaze heavenwards.
article_snippet: Shortly after 8am next Friday, the skies above Britain will start to grow dim.
article_snippet: Not until nearly 11am will the Sun the Sun finally be restored to the Sun full glory.
article_snippet: The event taking place will, of course, be a solar eclipse, when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth and casts a deep shadow over the Earth’s surface.
article_snippet: Instead, we will witness only a partial eclipse.
article_snippet: But even though we will not be plunged into total darkness, the effect should still be spectacular —especially if the skies are cloudless.
article_snippet: The timeline for the eclipse in Manchester.
article_snippet: First sight will come at 8.20am and maximum eclipse at 9.32am .
article_snippet: On Friday, only during the eclipse, this will be reduced by nearly half.
highlights_snippet: The Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth in this landmark event .
  
highlights_snippet: The Moon will cast a deep shadow over the planet's surface in a partial eclipse .
  