I'm presuming everybody knows there will be a solar eclipse tomorrow? Well, if not, I can tell you that it is due at 09.30 in Hastings, though the build up can be watched for a good 20-30 minutes preceding that...
Down here, it will be an 85% partial eclipse, not quite as much fun as up in the far north, notably the Orkneys! However, the weather forecast ain't great, though the forecast clouds do look to be thinning somewhat as the time approaches, so fingers crossed...
If you do get a chance to see the eclipse, that is, the clouds disperse earlier than expected, or you live somewhere else that is not Hastings, or you decide to travel, or have already traveled, be sure to use approved safety viewing specs, or...
Make up one of these pinhole cameras! Not great, though I saw one earlier made with a metal colander, that is, so that many images can be displayed at the same time so everyone can get a look in! Better still, watch a decent image on television...
Whatever, do NOT look directly at the eclipse or sun at any time, do not use a lens of any sort, camera, telescope or binoculars, indeed, sunglasses offer insufficient protection, so, if not using special specs or a pinhole camera, do not look directly at the sun, EVER!
If the weather does clear, just be careful - My advice is, watch tv, and enjoy...
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