Partial Solar Eclipse 2026 | Cranborne Chase Astronomy Club

A bite out of the Sun, seen together

On the evening of Wednesday 12 August, the Moon will pass in front of part of the Sun. We are holding a free, public observation evening at Win Green - come and join us, no experience or equipment required.

Event details

Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: Win Green, around the Trig Point up by the trees

Cost: Free and open to everyone - members and non-members welcome

Equipment: None needed. If you do bring your own, please make sure proper solar filters are fitted.

Eye safety comes first

Never look directly at the Sun, even during a partial eclipse, without proper solar viewing equipment. Ordinary sunglasses are not safe, no matter how dark.

Use CE-marked eclipse glasses or a certified solar filter over any telescope or binoculars
Never look at the Sun through a camera, telescope, binoculars or phone without a proper solar filter fitted to the front
A simple pinhole projector is a safe way to watch indirectly if you don't have eclipse glasses
We'll have members on hand with solar filters and guidance if you're not sure what's safe to use

Getting to Win Green

Win Green is the highest point on Cranborne Chase, with open views to the west - ideal for eclipse watching. Park at the Win Green car park and walk up towards the clump of trees and Trig Point at the summit.

Members are also welcome to join our Perseids meteor shower session the same evening at Compton Abbas airfield - see the Programme page for details.

See the full 2026 Programme