Forecasters warn cloud may obstruct solar eclipse

Fri, 20 Mar 2015

Weather forecasters are warning this morning's solar eclipse may be obstructed by cloud and fog for Isle of Man spectators.

It marks the first eclipse since 1999 - with 92 per cent sun coverage expected.

It will be the last one for over a decade with the next one expected in 2026.

The moon will start to move across the sun at 8:26am.

Howard Parkin of AstroManx has this essential advice for anyone wishing to see it: