Selsley Common could provide one of the best vantage points in the Stroud district to witness a rare partial solar eclipse this week.
People across England will have the chance to see a dramatic celestial display on Wednesday, when the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, blocking out between 90 and 96 per cent of its light.
The eclipse will be the biggest visible from the UK since the total solar eclipse of 1999, making it a particularly rare event for skywatchers.
The South West of England is expected to experience some of the greatest coverage, potentially making Selsley Common’s elevated position above the Stroud Valley an ideal local viewpoint – provided the skies are clear.
The eclipse is expected to begin at around 6.20pm BST, with the event lasting approximately one hour and 50 minutes and ending by around 8.10pm. Exact timings will vary depending on location.
While the eclipse will be partial across England, observers in parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain are expected to experience a total eclipse.
Anyone hoping to watch the eclipse should never look directly at the Sun without proper eclipse glasses or other approved solar viewing equipment, as doing so can cause permanent eye damage.
