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Solar eclipse viewing with DASH Astro

Wed 12 Aug · 18:45

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See the solar eclipse over Dunwich Heath on Wednesday 12 August. A solar eclipse is a semi-rare event when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking some or all of the sun’s light. Viewing will start from 5.45pm, with 90% of the sun obscured by around 7.15pm. Visitors will get the chance to see the spectacle happen and learn more about our home star and how a solar eclipse happens. Refreshments will be available to buy from the Coastguard Cottages Tea-room. Suitable for all ages. This event is free but booking is required to help manage numbers. Please be aware that this event is weather dependent, and if there is thick cloud cover or rain then the event won’t go ahead.

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Solar eclipse viewing with DASH Astro takes place on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 at 18:45.

Solar eclipse viewing with DASH Astro is held at Dunwich Heath and Beach in Ipswich (Coastguard Cottages, Minsmere Road, Dunwich, Suffolk).

Entry to Solar eclipse viewing with DASH Astro is free.

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Solar eclipse viewing with DASH Astro

📅 Wednesday, 12 August 2026🕖 18:45📍 Dunwich Heath and Beach💰 Free Entry

About This Event

See the solar eclipse over Dunwich Heath on Wednesday 12 August.

A solar eclipse is a semi-rare event when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking some or all of the sun’s light.

Viewing will start from 5.45pm, with 90% of the sun obscured by around 7.15pm. Visitors will get the chance to see the spectacle happen and learn more about our home star and how a solar eclipse happens.

Refreshments will be available to buy from the Coastguard Cottages Tea-room.

Suitable for all ages. This event is free but booking is required to help manage numbers.

Please be aware that this event is weather dependent, and if there is thick cloud cover or rain then the event won’t go ahead.