Space expert says people may become emotional during ‘best eclipse in decades’ Crowds of people could be seen at viewing spots in different locations. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Total solar eclipse 2026 has begun. Here are the first views of totality The first breathtaking photos of totality for the total solar eclipse 2026 are pouring in, revealing incredible views of the sun's atmosphere radiating out from behind the moon's colossal silhouette. Space · Aug 12
Radiation-shielding vest aced Artemis I lunar test, could protect astronauts on moon and Mars missions A radiation-shielding vest aced its Artemis I lunar test in 2022, suggesting that it could protect astronauts on long-duration missions to the moon or Mars. Space · Aug 12
Colander sales ‘surge’ as Britons get ready for best solar eclipse in decades More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the Moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Aug 12
Colander sales ‘surge’ as Britons get ready for best solar eclipse in decades More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the Moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Science funding and unnecessary fear Letters: Prof Stephen Blundell on the plight of the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, and Peter Forbes on bacteriophages and AI The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Share your photos and experiences of the solar eclipse Perhaps you are travelling to see the celestial rarity? Or maybe you are making an event of it at home? The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
WhatsApp ‘drops’, price hikes and queues: scramble for solar eclipse specs Amid doubling prices and fraying tempers, shoppers hunt for elusive eyewear to prepare for rare eclipse of sun The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Astronomers discover a new kind of cosmic object – a black hole ‘star’ The body is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light billions of light years from Earth The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Farthest 'black hole star' ever found could help solve the James Webb Space Telescope's little red dot mystery A distant black hole star is providing strong evidence that these objects lie at the hearts of the mysterious little red dots found shortly after the Big Bang by the James Webb Space Telescope. Space · Aug 12
Hundreds queue in Dublin street to buy glasses to watch rare eclipse A queue outside a shop in George’s Street snaked for hundreds of yards. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Hundreds queue in Dublin street to buy glasses to watch rare eclipse A queue outside a shop in George’s Street snaked for hundreds of yards. The Independent UK · Aug 12
Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse Neso had taken the ‘precautionary measure’ to make sure it had a ‘greater safety cushion’ between demand and energy supply on Wednesday evening. Evening Standard · Aug 12
Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse Neso had taken the ‘precautionary measure’ to make sure it had a ‘greater safety cushion’ between demand and energy supply on Wednesday evening. The Independent UK · Aug 12
Space · Aug 12 Green comet caught soaring over Namibia | Space photo of the day for Aug. 12, 2026 A shot so spectacular it will leave other astrophotographers green with envy.
Space · Aug 12 Perseid meteor shower peaks under perfect skies tonight — here's what to expect Don't miss the peak of the Perseid meteor shower tonight. Here's when, where and how to see it.
Space · Aug 12 SpaceX wraps Starlink double header day with the launch of 24 Starlink satellites from California SpaceX launched 24 more of its Starlink global internet satellite constellation to orbit from California on Aug. 11, wrapping the second Starlink launch of the day.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Drivers issued solar eclipse warning by RAC More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon
Evening Standard · Aug 12 Drivers told they may need to turn headlights on during eclipse The RAC warned about limited visibility for those without automatic headlights.
Evening Standard · Aug 12 How can I watch the partial solar eclipse safely? Looking directly at the eclipse can pose severe health risks.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 How can I watch the partial solar eclipse safely? Looking directly at the eclipse can pose severe health risks.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Packed-out planetarium welcomes eclipse watchers in Co Armagh Families have gathered to watch the astronomical event.
Evening Standard · Aug 12 Packed-out planetarium welcomes eclipse watchers in Co Armagh Families have gathered to watch the astronomical event.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Solar eclipse prompts plea from electricity grid for back-up power The National Energy System Operator said it is taking the ‘precautionary measure’ to ensure a ‘greater safety cushion’ over supplies.
Evening Standard · Aug 12 Solar eclipse prompts plea from electricity grid for back-up power The National Energy System Operator said it is taking the ‘precautionary measure’ to ensure a ‘greater safety cushion’ over supplies.