You’ll be able to feel the eclipse on Earth’s surface while you watch it unfold in the sky.

Many will be hoping to capture the celestial phenomenon on their phones or cameras, though experts have warned that pointing a lens directly at the Sun could cause permanent damage to a device. Direct exposure to the Sun, even when partially covered by the Moon, risks overheating a smartphone or digital camera.

Whether you're in the UK or North America, grab a pair of glasses before Wednesday.

Skywatchers in Europe and North America anticipate a total solar eclipse on August 12. A narrow path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. Partial eclipse views will be available across parts of Europe and the northern United States.

This small city is the place to be on August 12 when the solar eclipse brings 1 minute and 24 seconds of totality.

On August 12, Europe – in particular the Iberian peninsula – will look to the sky to witness a historic solar eclipse