Is There a Solar Eclipse Today in the UK? (Sunday, 7 September 2025)
Short answer: no—there is no solar eclipse in the UK today.
What’s happening tonight is a total lunar eclipse (“Blood Moon”) visible across the UK after moonrise. A solar eclipse—when the Moon covers the Sun—does not occur today anywhere in the UK. (Time and Date, NASA Science)
What’s Actually Happening Tonight?
- Event: Total lunar eclipse (Moon turns copper-red).
- UK view: The Moon rises already in eclipse this evening, then brightens as it leaves Earth’s shadow. (Safe to watch with the naked eye.)
If you were looking for details on tonight’s lunar eclipse timings, see local times on trusted astronomy pages. (Time and Date)
So… When Is the Next Solar Eclipse?
Here’s the current line-up of solar eclipses around today’s date, and what the UK can (or can’t) see:
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- 29 March 2025 — Partial solar eclipse.
Visible across Europe (including the UK) and large parts of the Northern Hemisphere. (This one has already passed.) (Time and Date, NASA Science) - 21 September 2025 — Partial solar eclipse.
Visible from Australia/Antarctica and the Pacific/Atlantic oceans. Not visible from the UK. (NASA Science) - 17 February 2026 — Annular solar eclipse.
Annularity crosses Antarctica; partial phases in parts of Africa/South America. Not visible from the UK. (NASA Science) - 12 August 2026 — The big European one.
Total along a path through Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and parts of Russia/Portugal.
The UK sees a deep partial eclipse in the evening. In London, for example, it runs roughly 18:17–20:06 BST with maximum around 19:13 (about 90%+ of the Sun covered). Eye protection is essential. (Time and Date)
For a UK explainer and overview of where totality/partial phases will be visible in 2026, see Royal Observatory Greenwich. (Royal Museums Greenwich)
Quick Guide: How to Watch a Solar Eclipse Safely (for 12 Aug 2026)
- Never look at the Sun without proper protection. Use ISO 12312-2 compliant solar viewers or an approved solar filter on binoculars/telescopes/cameras.
- No sunglasses, no smoked glass, no phone screens. These do not protect your eyes.
- Consider indirect viewing (pinhole projector, solar projection methods) if you don’t have certified filters.
Check official safety notes on astronomy sites as the date approaches. (NASA Science)
FAQ
Is there a solar eclipse in the UK tonight (7 Sept 2025)?
No. Tonight’s event is a lunar eclipse, not solar. (Time and Date)
When is the next solar eclipse visible from the UK?
12 August 2026 (evening): a deep partial from all of the UK; totality is visible in parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland (not the UK). (Time and Date, Royal Museums Greenwich)
Was there a solar eclipse earlier this year?
Yes. 29 March 2025 was a partial solar eclipse visible in the UK and much of the Northern Hemisphere. (Time and Date)
Is there any kind of eclipse tonight?
Yes—a total lunar eclipse (the Moon turns red). It’s safe to watch with the naked eye. (Time and Date)
Conclusion
If you’re hearing “eclipse” today (7 September 2025), that’s the lunar show—not a solar one. The next UK solar spectacle arrives on 12 August 2026 as a dramatic partial eclipse (with totality just a short hop away in Spain and Iceland). Mark the date, line up safe-viewing gear, and you’ll be ready. (Time and Date, Royal Museums Greenwich)