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Total solar eclipse

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Wednesday, 12 August 2026

BBC Birmingham - the Mailbox

Mailbox, 7 Commercial Street, Birmingham, B1 1RD

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Sadly you’ll have to travel to appreciate one of the most breathtaking celestial events of 2026 - a total solar eclipse. On 12 August 2026 , the moon will block the view of the sun from Earth, causing the sky to go dark.

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