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Partial solar eclipse 2026 LIVE
Join the Royal Observatory Greenwich live online to watch the 90% partial solar eclipse visible from the UK
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Cutty Sark Rig Climb
Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
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How to see the 12 August 2026 partial solar eclipse
Learn more about the best solar eclipse visible from the UK and Ireland so far this century, when around 90-96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon
ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
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Making Waves: Dr Dawn Wright
Oceanographer and chief scientist Dr Dawn Wright on diving to the deepest part of the ocean – and why we need to stand up for our blue planet
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National flag of Mexico (National flag)
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National Flag of Ceylon (1948-1951) (National flag)
National flag of Turkey and its empire (after 1844) (National flag)
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National flag of Brazil (after 1968) (National flag)
National flag of the German Democratic Republic (1959-1990) (National flag)
National flag of Canada (after 1965) (National flag)
National flag of Brazil (1822-1889) (National flag)
National Flag, Papua New Guinea (National flag)
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