Partial solar eclipse viewing at Beachy Head
Wednesday 12th August 2026 from 18:00pm to 20:30pm
Beachy Head Story Centre
Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA
Join the Eastbourne Astronomical Society at the spectacular setting of Beachy Head to witness a partial solar eclipse safely and with expert guidance.
Our experienced members will be on hand throughout the event to explain the eclipse phenomenon and answer your questions about the Sun, eclipses, and astronomy. A selection of specially designed solar telescopes will be available, allowing you to observe the Sun’s surface and watch the Moon gradually pass across it in complete safety.
Eclipse glasses, provided by Go Stargazing, will be available to attendees, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the eclipse safely with their own eyes.
Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or simply curious about this fascinating celestial event, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience an eclipse from one of the South Coast’s most iconic locations.
**Please note:** Never look directly at the Sun without approved solar viewing equipment. Eclipse glasses and solar telescopes will be provided for safe observation.
We look forward to welcoming you to Beachy Head for this memorable astronomical event.
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Event organiser
Eastbourne Astronomical Society is organising this event
Please contact Eastbourne Astronomical Society directly for more details regarding this event or, if appropriate, contact the event venue.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Eastbourne Astronomical Society
Twitter: @eastbourneastro
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Event booking
For full details on how to attend this event, including how to book, please see the event's official website.
Visit event websiteEvent darkness
The below chart shows if and when the skies will be at their darkest during this event. Moonlight is shown in light yellow and the Sun's twilight in light blue. Midnight on the date shown is shown as a white line with sunset to the left and sunrise the next morning to the right. A black background with stars shows the best times for stargazing.
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Local light pollution
Beachy Head Story Centre is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a rural location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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