Skygazers will soon be transfixed by the sight of a partial solar eclipse, an extremely rare celestial event. According to experts the phenomena will begin at 10.08am on June 10 in the UK, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 11.13am. Sadly the so-called "ring of fire" will today only be seen as a crescent sun in the UK and Northern Ireland as it is only a partial eclipse here. She warned not to look at the eclipse without eye protection as it could cause sever damage to your sight. Dr Drabek-Maunder said: "The eclipse from the UK will only be visible with certain techniques and optical aids.

Source: Daily Mirror June 10, 2021 08:46 UTC