# Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-31 07:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
The biggest solar eclipse since 1999 is visible in the West Country

## Intelligence Brief
The solar eclipse is happening now, almost 30 years after the last one.


The West Country is where the eclipse is most visible, according to BBC News. 
This region will experience the eclipse in its entirety.


BBC News and Sky News are covering the event, providing information on safety precautions and viewing locations.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### When was the last solar eclipse
1999

### Where can I see the solar eclipse
West Country

### How can I safely view the eclipse
with approved solar glasses

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
NASA, Protect, West Country

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNN | Protect your eyes while enjoying the spectacle of a total solar eclipse | 2026-07-31 05:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE9MV0dBUGZOZ1dSWXo2SmIyY3ZQMEJLa09OaXFyOElNWWNHcVp1NmoxOGprWHBkYkR6ZU02dzByd0NpUW5sc0poTDZ0aE9ZZnZKUlAxNWYzeTJQLUNVN20ySEJ5azBXWEQ4WjBFMVhfQjZFY3pYWHduWA?oc=5) |
| AL.com | NASA plans to chase the moon’s shadow during solar eclipse 2 weeks away | 2026-07-31 05:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPOG5WNE0zZWVGV0tqNVM1SllrMGdTZlpMbGdjY1psZXppbElxb0Fab0pVYXBRcUxmRDYyRXFqZHJEbXpxNFpya251Qy1BQzN3cVY5UmNrYmlqZmtLZ000VmxmU0cwVGJyNi05X0VnT2RBM0lVejk0R1gwM2VyZVBYeTIwR0hra285UjNDcFB5SEFDWDN1Zmh2cXo5QnZnZDdSMHhRd2N5MDV1d2PSAb8BQVVfeXFMT01NYURkckdjdkdSU0VxTWhTaGZkR0tsN2loVWp1V2JNY2EyN3lRbGhoWVZkQ2MyaEJjNEZsa1QzSWI2dW82Z0F1T0lza3MtbUZLOTNHUDhrZVUwbnFjZkxhY3J0cno2djk4Z0FtLWM1WTRucmUwZnVSakd0NWw5MW9ySWlZbzQxcFo1MUNMUHhpbC1mZ2xsMEtFNDAxcFk3RWxlaUFFWlV) |
| Sky News | The first solar eclipse in almost 30 years: Where best to view it? | 2026-07-31 05:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxQQnp0Wk5wUFhVV3cyZ1E3eDI0M3Q1Zk84Znk1UUltVGlad2lKaGZMdHhxT2NQUUVyWHNiU3F4WEl2VmNhQUZoRUNkX0VwX1FCd09ZdE9QZVE4R2d0UUlhR3NDYTdmN3hPVXhlQ3lHdzAzMFRlT09TN2lleS1BMVhJVUwwNlpaOXFvUnBXM1AycDBPdWhTc2V1Z0RyZ3RydUxqbWc?oc=5) |
| New Scientist | Where to watch the next total solar eclipse anywhere in the world | 2026-07-31 05:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxPNThsVW43TjNtQnIwM0dHNkQtTXNKd25rX1Bsb0tBSC1GODB3WGowQVBTeHZwVmdRVXJOcEt2VEFpRVJaUF9ZdGRUNXAtR2NVR19rdk80M2tCUTQ4LXpSVW9lalhuMXFzbjgzWFpBWklNR0pScC1aOU55cnJkaVktdm15UU1UbVFNWFBzUFA5d1ByeGJZeDVIWkxfT3dtblI0a0lDSkpJU3JXX0pnOHpMOA?oc=5) |
| Space | Watch the eclipse in safety with these approved solar glasses | 2026-07-31 05:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0wFBVV95cUxOWlcxSm5aTThtZ1BsODByVlBOS0kycG14RFVCQ3dJUjdxRkxWRWhjYjZBeWFIOGpudGZRZnJqRWpzbXJodm5fUEhYLUxDaFJTRExsMU0ybjVGajRyZ2lQVkx2OTBkWGNfTHNVbVlDQzBNc3E3bThJSEJfT2oyYk03bEg5cC00NlhIN2ZmRlI1SGcwc0F6UTRrMXBHX0lhaDRXQVRUNmFYVEJyRlJsZVl2NEVELWNtQ2xNU0RLT0pSVGwyXzByZlBHdl9XTHo2SThOUS13?oc=5) |
| BBC News | Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 | 2026-07-31 05:09 | [Source Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjrvn0wez48o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) |
| BBC | Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country | 2026-07-31 05:09 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE9zMlIyRGtMbXlabGg3U0hyMmNTS2ROaGM2b09QcnBRekYwOG9XR0NjYjRnemUtM053MTlpWnBxaHE4Q2kyejhiTV9SLUJIdm96NWtMdWRucTI4Zw?oc=5) |

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