When and where to see the solar eclipse in Scotland
Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.
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"People in England are worried about having to find a clear view of the western horizon, but that is less of a problem for us in Scotland because the Sun sets later."
— Catherine Heymans , Academic
"It is so slow moving. So if you go out and the Sun is not there you have time to walk down the street to a park or climb up a hill."
— Catherine Heymans , Academic
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Up to 95% of the Sun will slowly disappear behind the Moon in the most dramatic eclipse visible from the UK since August 1999.
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