India, Aug. 9 -- The evening sky across the UK is set for an extraordinary transformation on Wednesday, August 12, when the Moon will slide across the face of the Sun and block more than 90% of its light in many parts of the country. For viewers in the western regions, the event will come close to a total eclipse, turning an ordinary summer evening into a rare astronomical spectacle. The partial solar eclipse will unfold while the Sun sits low in the western sky, making location and weather crucial for anyone hoping to see it.

The eclipse will be visible across the UK between the early evening and around 8 pm, with the exact timings varying by location. The western and southwestern parts of the country will see the greatest coverage, whi...