Lancashire's Eclipse LIVE - All you need to know on this historic day

Today (Wednesday, August 12), the UK will experience a rare celestial event- a deep solar eclipse.

Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon, in what will be the deepest solar eclipse the British Isles have seen since 2015.

Fortunately for anyone hoping to catch the event, the weather forecast is also on our side tonight, with clear and dry skies promised.

During the eclipse, the forecast for clear skies will be joined by temperatures of up to 29C in Lancashire too as a heatwave sweeps across the county.

Follow our live blog for everything you need to know, including when and where to view it...

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