If the weather is unsuitable, this page will turn red by 4:30pm and the event will be cancelled.

Check for updates on this page up to 4:30pm on the night.

No need to book, just turn up.

Eye protection will be available.

Telescopes with appropriate filters available under supervision.

Please do not directly look at the eclipse without eye protection.

Please do not bring any observing equipment.

• Occultation starts: 6:12pm
• Maximum: 7:10pm
• Eclipse ends: 8:05pm

Links for further information

• BBC Eclipse explanation
• Path map and times

• Date: Wednesday 12th August
• Meeting Time: 5:30pm
• Place: Kendal Castle
• Grid Reference: SD 52232 92497
• GPX: 54.325799 -2.735966
• Nearest access, Sunnyside : LA9 7DJ
• Easiest gradient access, Castle Road: LA9 7AX
• North access, Castle Drive: LA9 7BN
• What3Words: fight.easy.boring

Click the map, below, to enlarge

Credit Google maps