article_snippet: Meanwhile, in Germany experts said the eclipse will be a good test of the country's electricity grid, which relies increasingly on renewable energy.
article_snippet: the eclipse Germany is expected to cause a sudden drop and then a surge in solar-generated power, which contributed almost 6 percent to Germany's energy mix last year.
article_snippet: In Britain, some parts of the country will experience as much as 97 per cent darkness, and outdoor events will be held nationwide as people gather to gaze heavenwards at 8.45am.
article_snippet: During the landmark event, the Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth, casting a deep shadow over the planet's surface in a partial eclipse.
article_snippet: Unlike 1999, it will not be a total eclipse over Britain, although that will happen over the North Atlantic and the landmark event will finish over the North Pole.
article_snippet: The next similar eclipse will not take place over Britain until August 2026.
highlights_snippet: Eclipse to take place at 8.45am on Friday and will be visible in the UK .