On the morning of the 25th of October 2022, a partial solar eclipse will be visible from the United Kingdom and across most of Europe, northern Africa, the Middle East, and western Asia.
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun when viewed from Earth. The observer’s location depends on how much of the Moon will visibly block the Sun. For example, in North-East Scotland, approximately 35% of the Sun will be covered, dropping to less than 20% in Southern England.
See below for a map of events where you can see the partial eclipse with your local astronomy group.
At Go Stargazing HQ in Darlington, the Moon will obscure approx 20% of the Sun
When is the partial eclipse visible in the UK?
The partial solar eclipse on the 25th of October 2022 will be visible in the UK from approximately 10:00 BST to 11:50 BST. The time of the maximum eclipse, where the Moon covers most of the Sun, will be approximately 10:57 BST. Note that times vary slightly depending on your location.
| Location |
Start |
Max |
End |
| Aberdeen |
10:02 |
10:56 |
11:52 |
| Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
10:04 |
10:57 |
11:51 |
| Birmingham |
10:07 |
10:57 |
11:48 |
| Southampton |
10:09 |
10:58 |
11:47 |
All of the above times are British Summer Time (BST). You can find the times for your exact location using the timeanddate.com website.
How to safely see the partial eclipse
As the Moon will not fully cover the Sun (in which case it would be a total solar eclipse), the Sun will be incredibly bright and could cause damage to eyesight if viewed without precaution. Therefore, you will require visual aid to see this event safely, for example, a pair of eclipse glasses or a telescope fitted with a white light filter.
A pair of solar glasses will be needed to view the partial eclipse
Observe the partial eclipse with your local astronomy group
Our map and list show partial eclipse observing sessions organised by local astronomy groups on the 25th of October. Please note that the majority of sessions are weather dependent.
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See the partial eclipse from the Isle of Man
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 08:30am to 12:00pm
The Sound Restaurant - Isle of Man, Port Erin, IM9 5PZ
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See the partial eclipse with Rosliston Astronomy Group
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:00am to 13:00pm
Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX
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Photograph the partial eclipse from Cassiobury Park
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:30pm
Cassiobury Park Hub, Watford, WD18 7LB
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See the partial eclipse at Wynyard Planetarium
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:30pm
Wynyard Planetarium & Observatory, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3JG
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See the partial eclipse from Hanover Green
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:00pm
Hanover Green - Regent's Park, London, NW8 7RG
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See the partial eclipse with DASH Astro
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:00pm
All Saints Road Car Park, Lowestoft, NR33 0JN
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See the partial eclipse with Shropshire Astronomical Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:00pm
Rodington Village Hall, Shrewsbury, SY4 4QS
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See the partial eclipse with the Chipping Norton Amateur Astronomy Group
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:00pm
Jaffe & Neales Bookshop, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NH
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See the partial eclipse with the Swindon Stargazers
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:00pm
Alexander Keiller Museum - National Trust, Marlborough, SN8 1RF
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See the partial solar eclipse with Baker Street Irregular Astronomers
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 09:30am to 12:00pm
Hanover Green - Regent's Park, London, NW8 7RG
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See the partial eclipse at Boscombe Overcliff Nature Reserve
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Boscombe Overcliff Nature Reserve, Bournemouth, BH5 1LN
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See the partial eclipse at Carlton Hill
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Edinburgh Playfair Observatory, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA
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See the partial eclipse at Hawes National Park Centre
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Hawes National Park Centre, Hawes, DL8 3NT
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See the partial eclipse at the Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Herschel Museum of Astronomy, Bath, BA1 2BL
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See the partial eclipse at the Institute of Astronomy
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cambridge Observatory - Institute of Astronomy, Cambridge, CB3 0HA
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See the partial eclipse at The Observatory Science Centre
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Observatory Science Centre, Hailsham, BN27 1RN
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See the partial eclipse from Addiscombe
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Addiscombe Recreation Ground, Croydon, CR0 7HN
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See the partial eclipse from Heath, Wakefield
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Heath Old Stone Bus Stop, Wakefield, WF1 5SE
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See the partial eclipse from Lancaster
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Barton Road Playing Fields - Lancaster, Lancaster, LA1 4ER
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See the partial eclipse from the National Space Centre with Leicester Astronomical Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
National Space Centre, Leicester, LE4 5NS
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See the partial eclipse from the OM Dark Sky Observatory
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, Cookstown, BT79 8JH
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See the partial eclipse in Bicester
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Bicester Town Centre, Bicester, OX26 6LG
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See the partial eclipse in Bristol
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
St Pauls Learning Centre - Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8XJ
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See the partial eclipse with Bishop Astronomical Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Dairy Barn at High House Farm, Crook, DL15 8AN
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See the partial eclipse with Cardiff Astronomical Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Dyffryn Observatory, St Nicholas, CF5 6SU
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See the partial eclipse with Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Parsonage Lane Pavilion and Observatory, Dartford, DA4 9HD
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See the partial eclipse with the Heaton Park Astronomy Group
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Heaton Park Farm Centre, Manchester, M25 2SW
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See the partial eclipse with the Highlands Astronomical Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
An Lochran - Inverness College Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NB
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See the partial eclipse with the Solent Amateur Astronomers
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Toothill Observatory, Southampton, SO16 8AL
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See the partial eclipse with the Wiltshire Astronomical Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Silbury Hill car park, Marlborough, SN8 1QT
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See the partial eclipse with Thurrock Astronomy Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Essex Wildlife Trust Thameside Nature Discovery Park, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0RN
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See the partial eclipse with Walsall Astronomical Society
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Barr Beacon Nature Reserve, Walsall, WS9 0QW
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See the partial eclipse with Wells and Mendip Astronomers
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Wells Cathedral, Wells, BA5 2UE
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See the partial solar eclipse at Moor Park Observatory
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory - Moor Park, Preston, PR2 3AE
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See the partial solar eclipse with Dark Skies Gigha
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Gigha Village Hall, Isle of Gigha, PA41 7AD
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Sun fun at Elan Valley – see the partial solar eclipse!
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 16:30pm
Elan Valley - Visitor Centre, Rhayader, LD6 5HP
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View the partial solar eclipse with Astronomy Adventures
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
The Old Bathing Station Cafe - Bexhill Promenade, Bexhill, TN40
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See the partial eclipse from St Andrews
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 10:30am to 11:30am
St Andrews School of Physics and Astronomy, St Andrews, KY16 9SS
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See the partial eclipse with the Ramsgate Stargazers
Tuesday 25th October 2022 from 11:00am to 11:15am
Ramsgate Royal Esplanade, Ramsgate, CT11 0HE
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