Richmond, the UK and Europe is set for one of the best eclipse in almost three decades.

Residents can witness a partial solar eclipse tomorrow evening (Wednesday, 12 August).

A solar eclipse is when the Sun's light is blocked from reaching Earth as the Moon passes between them.

This creates a shadow from the Moon, causing an area of almost total darkness on the Earth around 150 miles wide called the umbra.

According to the BBC, Dublin will see a partial eclipse covering 94% of the Sun, Paris 92%, London 90%, Berlin 85%.

The entire UK will be covered by the partial shadow of the Moon, with people in Cornwall and Pembrokeshire seeing about 95% eclipse, and most of the country seeing about 90% coverage

Those in Spain tomorrow are in for chance to see a total eclipse in Bilbao, Valencia and Palma, in Mallorca, with both Barcelona and Madrid seeing more than 99% coverage.

Experts say to enjoy the best view of the eclipse would be to the west and if skies are clear.

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Depending on where you are in the country, the phenomenon will peak between 19:02 BST and 19:16 BST.

It is advised not to look directly at the sun without special eclipse glasses as it can cause permanent eye damage.

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