Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle
Venues gear up to help people enjoy the partial eclipse safely from South West vantage spots.
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"Pick your favourite place to watch the sunset."
— Charlie Payne , Academic
"We really have got a good view to the west and you can see right towards the ocean."
— Frank Johns , Academic
"Even though this is not a full eclipse, it is still going to be quiet and dark and the birds will think it is night time."
— Alan Boddington , Executive
"People needed to use eclipse glasses or have their back to the sun and project it onto a piece of card."
— Dr Jean Dean , Academic
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Venues gear up to help people enjoy the partial eclipse safely from South West vantage spots.
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