Solar Eclipse in Blackpool LIVE: Everything you need to know about the rare spectacular celestial event
By Vanessa Sims
Published 12th Aug 2026, 18:21 GMT
It’s a momentous day in history as the UK will experience a rare celestial event- a deep solar eclipse.
Tonight up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon, in what will be the deepest solar eclipse the British Isles have seen since 2015.
Fortunately for anyone hoping to catch the event, the weather forecast is also on our side tonight, with clear and dry skies promised.
During the eclipse, the forecast for clear skies will be joined by temperatures of up to 29C in Blackpool and the Fylde coast too as a heatwave sweeps across the region.
Follow our live blog for everything you need to know, including when and where to view it...