The Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth in this landmark event . It will cast a deep shadow over the planet 's surface in a partial eclipse . Unlike 1999 it will not be a total eclipse over Britain - that will happen over the North Pole and the spectacular event will finish over the North Atlantic . Go as far north as you can to get closer to the path of the total eclipse . Eclipse glasses , a colander or a bucket of water can all be used to view it . The next similar eclipse will not take place over Britain until August , 2026 .
The Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth in this landmark event . It will cast a deep shadow over the planet 's surface in a partial eclipse . Unlike 1999 it will not be a total eclipse over Britain - that will happen over the North Atlantic and the spectacular event will finish over the North Pole . Go as far north as you can to get closer to the path of the total eclipse . Eclipse glasses , a colander or a bucket of water can all be used to view it . The next similar eclipse will not take place over Britain until August , 2026 .