Solar eclipse weather: UK eclipse to be blocked out by a blanket of cloud

The west midlands and Wales look to have the best weather for seeing the phenomenon — but most of the country might be out of luck

Much of the country is set to be covered by a blanket of cloud today, obscuring the view of the rare solar eclipse, according to the Met Office.

The eclipse will begin at about 8am. It will peak at 9.30am and the sun will be fully returned to the sky by about 11am.

The weather will also feel quite cold over the morning, meaning that it’s worth wrapping up warm before heading out to the eclipse. In Scotland, the temperature will feel around 6 to 8 degrees-centigrade, getting colder towards the South East of England.