Rugby people get glasses at the ready to witness rare partial solar eclipse
People in Rugby are preparing to watch a rare and exciting event this week.
On Wednesday, August 12, a partial solar eclipse will be visible.
It will begin at around 6.15pm, with maximum eclipse occurring at about 7.12pm before the event comes to an end at around 8.05pm.
Rugby photographer Nate Clark said: “I’m looking forward to it I have a plan to try and get good some good pictures.
"It’s the first eclipse we've had since 1999. I remember it as a kid. It’s exciting.
"The sky will be dark and the glamour will be a show to remember.”
Ordinary sunglasses - no matter how dark - do not provide adequate protection for viewing a solar eclipse.
They reduce glare, making it feel more comfortable to look at the sun for longer, while still allowing harmful solar radiation to reach the retina. Never use regular sunglasses to look at the sun during an eclipse.