Where will the August 11th 1999 eclipse be visible?
This eclipse will be visible from many places in Europe, and in particular from
parts of the UK. It is notable as being the final total solar eclipse of the
millennium. That's true even if you believe, as some people do, that the new
millennium doesn't start until Jan 1 2001, because there are no total eclipses
anywhere in the year 2000!
Always remember that eclipse watching can be dangerous:
This sketch map shows whether the eclipse will pass your way
Of course, to really experience this event you need to
be in the path of totality, but not everyone in the UK
can fit into Cornwall, so some of you will have to
watch the full effect of the eclipse on TV.
For more detailed information on the
Solar Eclipse in August 1999, see the external websites listed on our "External
www sites" page.
