Crescent Sun!

On 08/12/2026 07:06 pm by David Hawkes | Sheffield, UK

Our local star, the Sun, along with the Moon is hosting one of the celestial events of the year today.

Today’s eclipse gives UK viewers the opportunity to get a unique view of the Sun, crescent mode! Maximum viewing conditions for today’s eclipse are ~88% in sunny Sheffield.

Skywatcher 200P 8” Newtonian, 9.5” Seymour Solar glass white light solar filter, Antares 1.5x Barlow lens, Nikon Z7 II.