When and where to see the solar eclipse in London
What you need to know about the solar eclipse on 12 August and the best viewing spots in London.
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"If you are taking a picture of the event with your smart phone you should protect your camera with a solar filter or you can just put a pair of eclipse glasses over the lens."
— Royal Museums Greenwich , Other
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What you need to know about the solar eclipse on 12 August and the best viewing spots in London.
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