Incredible image captures UK solar eclipse behind Blackpool Tower in spectacular fashion

An incredible image has captured the UK’s solar eclipse in spectacular fashion.

Ace photographer Dave Nelson perfectly positioned the celestial event behind one of Blackpool’s most famous landmarks.

The stunning picture shows the eclipse set against the unmistakable silhouette of Blackpool Tower, creating an iconic image combining one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles with one of the resort’s best-known sights.

Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, temporarily blocking some or all of the Sun’s light from view. The August 2026 eclipse has provided photographers and skywatchers across the UK with a rare opportunity to capture the event.

For Blackpool, the sight of the eclipse behind the famous Tower creates a particularly striking scene, bringing together the resort’s iconic architecture and an extraordinary astronomical event.

Nelson, known for his photography of Blackpool and beyond, has once again captured a memorable moment, producing an image that is likely to stand out as a striking record of the eclipse.