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Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey exploring the lively city of Johannesburg and the luxurious Sun City. Experience South Africa’s rich culture, encounter wildlife, enjoy entertainment, and bask in relaxation.

Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you'll be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After some rest, embark on a captivating city tour to delve into the history and culture of the city. Discover iconic landmarks like Nelson Mandela Square, Constitution Hill, and the vibrant neighborhoods of Maboneng and Braamfontein. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere and unique flavors of the local markets and eateries.

Begin the day with a visit to the powerful Apartheid Museum, where you'll gain insight into South Africa's turbulent past and the struggle for freedom. In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of Soweto, one of Johannesburg's most historic townships. Visit the former home of Nelson Mandela, Vilakazi Street, and experience the vibrant township culture firsthand.

Today, embark on an exciting safari adventure at Pilanesberg National Park. Explore the vast wilderness in an open 4x4 vehicle, spotting majestic wildlife such as elephants, lions, rhinos, and giraffes. After the safari, head to the luxurious Sun City Resort, nestled within the scenic Pilanesberg landscape. Indulge in the resort's world-class amenities, including golf courses, water parks, and exquisite dining options.

Take a day to unwind and enjoy the various entertainment options Sun City has to offer. Lounge by the pool, treat yourself to a rejuvenating spa session, or try your luck at the glamorous casino. For adventure enthusiasts, activities like zip-lining, hot air balloon rides, and segway tours are available. End the day by witnessing a captivating live performance at the Sun City Superbowl or the Sun Arena.

Venture out of Johannesburg to explore the fascinating Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the origins of mankind at the visitor centers and marvel at the ancient fossils found in the Sterkfontein Caves. Take a guided tour deep into the caves, where significant paleontological discoveries have been made. This journey through time offers a profound understanding of our human ancestry.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and bid farewell to the beautiful landscapes of Johannesburg. You will be transferred to the airport for your departure, taking with you unforgettable memories of your South African adventure.

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Cape Town and Sun City

Exploration and entertainment are the keywords of this great tour; taking you from South Africa’s Mother City to its most famous, and fabulous, resort complex. Spend four days in Cape Town, one of the world’s top travel destinations with majestic mountains, white sand beaches and delicious food. Next, we travel north to the glittering world of Sun City, South Africa’s pre-eminent entertainment resort complex; which borders the stunning Pilanesberg National Park. Luxury accommodation and a dazzling array of activities are on offer. Whether you are seeking adventure or relaxation will find just what you are looking for.

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Explore the vibrant Mother City, including Table Mountain and Cape Point

Immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of Sun City

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Your journey starts in Cape Town, South Africa’s incredible Mother City. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your luxury hotel. With Table Mountain as back-drop and endless views over the Atlantic Ocean this city offers a melting pot of diverse cultures, great food, excellent wines and spectacular natural beauty.

DAY 2 -4: CAPE TOWN

Spend your days at leisure exploring the sights and sounds of Cape Town. Take in the incredible views from atop Table Mountain, visit scenic Cape Point, or follow in the footsteps of Former President Nelson Mandela on a visit to the infamous Robben Island. The verdant Cape Winelands is also worth a visit with its elegant wine estates and award-winning restaurants.

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Romantic activities:.

• Savour a tour of the Cape Winelands
• Picnic atop Table Mountain
• Horse-drawn Carriage Ride through the City
• Helicopter flip taking in the Cape Peninsula
• Sunset horse-back riding on Noordhoek Beach
• Unforgettable Dinner Dance Experience
• Travel back in time in a Vintage Sidecar

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• Half Day City Tour with milkshake atop Table Mountain
• Visit the Two Oceans Aquarium
• Full Day Cape Point Tour
• Spend the day at Boulder’s Beach
• Enjoy a tour of the Cape Winelands

DAY 5: CAPE TOWN – SUN CITY RESORT

Start your day with an early transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport you will be met and transferred, by road to the Sun City Resort, set in the bushveld of South Africa’s North West Province and surrounded by the imposing mountains of the Pilanesberg.

DAY 6 & 7: SUN CITY RESORT

Spend your days at leisure enjoying the dazzling array of activities and experiences on offer at South Africa’s glamorous pleasure resort. Play a round of golf on one of two world-class Gary Player designed golf courses, spoil yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment or try your luck at the slots. In addition, the magical Lost City water-park, The Valley of Waves, will ensure hours of fun for young and old.

• Couple’s treatment at the Gary Player Health Spa
• Hot Air Balloon safari in the Pilanesberg National Park
• Game Drive in the Pilanesberg National Park
• Enjoy a show at the Sun City Theatre
• Horse Riding
• Pilanesberg Game Drive
• Valley of the Waves

DAY 8: SUN CITY RESORT – JOHANNESBURG

After a leisurely breakfast you will be met and transferred, by road, to the OR Tambo International Airport.

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Sun City is South Africa’s answer to Las Vegas! The center of African entertainment and gambling, Sun City has a total of four different impressive hotel options available especially if you are looking for an exciting, urban holiday! As the area receives a large number of visitors, all accommodations are rather large and you will find numerous restaurants and bars here. Sun City also has an artificial jungle and themed and water parks which children will love. You can enjoy wildlife safaris and watch the African Big 5 at the Pilanesberg National Park and Game Reserve, located right next to Sun City.

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Sun City Safari

Sun City is internationally renowned as one of the world’s most exotic and extravagant holiday resorts. By day, Sun City is a year-round holiday paradise – with golf courses, paragliding, an artificial beach, waterpark and neighbouring safari reserve. By night it’s a glitzy hub of restaurants, a casino and spectacular shows.

Over the years, Sun City has provided a holiday haven in which parents can unwind on a Sun City holiday as their kids are run about in a safe and secure environment. What’s more, Sun City is a year round destination, so there’s no stressing over choosing when to go to Sun City.

If you’re looking for a few relaxing and uncomplicated days away, then Sun City is a must-do.

A Sun City Safari holiday

You just can’t get more spoilt than Sun City & safari holidays. The Pilanesberg Game Reserve, neighbours Sun City, and is just short drive away; you can easily include a safari in your day’s activities at Sun City.

Also nearby is the Madikwe Game Reserve , one of South Africa’s best kept secrets. This prime safari destination is about an hour and a half’s drive from Sun City, adjacent to the Botswana border and offers excellent wildlife sightings and magnificent scenery.

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Extend your holiday and take in some of the other highlights of Southern Africa. If you’re travelling with the kids, why not try the Spectacular Sun City and Safari tour which includes an exciting safari in the malari-free Pilanesburg National Park.

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Southern African & Sun City Safari

This 19 Day Safari takes you to Botswana's Okavango delta, Makgadikgadi Pans, chobe before heading to Zimbabwe for a Victoria falls safari, after which you fly to Joburg and head to sun city for a few days before heading to the cape winelands and finally the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

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Explore the majestic Pilanesberg from Sun City Resort

Situated alongside Sun City Resort, the Pilanesberg National Park is home to the largest collection of animals indegenous to Southern Africa. Known as ‘Big 5 Country’, the park spans 55 hectares of dormant volcanic terrain, and offers uninterrupted game viewing for wildlife enthusiasts and those wanting a slice of the African bush on their Sun City holiday .

The Pilanesberg was officially opened in 1979, which coincided with the launch of Sun City after its founder Sol Kerzner secured the rights to build the resort adjacent to the park. Shortly after opening, over 6 000 species of game were expropriated to the park which today remains one of the largest game resettlement projects in South Africa.

Reasons to visit

With the chance to see Africa’s Big Five in their natural habitat, the Pilanesberg National Park offers uninterrupted game-viewing with Sun City on your doorstep. Home to over 7 000 animals and 300 bird species, wildlife lovers can view all of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard) and a myriad game – including zebra, hyena, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, crocodile, antelope, springbok and many other types of Southern African buck.

The Pilanesberg National Park is a haven for bird-watchers who have the chance to view over 300 recorded bird species on their bird-spotting expeditions, and the park offers the choice of self-drive tours or guided safari trips with Mankwe Gametrackers .

Self-drive or take the guided tour

Whether you opt for the 5am game drive or the afternoon “sundowner session”, you can explore the magnificent Pilanesberg Game Reserve from the comfort of your own car, or you can schedule a guided safari tour with Mankwe Gametrackers .

Scheduled game drives take place daily in a 25-seater open-game drive vehicle and can be booked at Sun City’s Welcome Centre at least three hours prior to departure.

To add to your safari experience, Mankwe Gametrackers also offer rhino-notching tours, hot air balloon trips, and mountain bike safaris.

How to get there

Only a two-hour drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Pilanesberg National Park can be accessed from Sun City via the Sun Vacation Club gate, or the Kwa Maritane gate, which is 7km from Sun City Resort.

Top reasons to stay at Sun City and visit the Pilanesberg

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• Romantic getaways with safari picnics/sundowners included!
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• Over 7 000 species of game to spot in their natural habitat, with Sun City accommodation thrown into the bargain!

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Prices start from $6,700 (£5,300) for two people. You begin your journey enjoying the history and scenic splendour of Cape Town before flying to Durban. Here you will experience the incredible tragedy of battles between the British and the Zulus and Boers as well as the charm and scenic beauty of Montusi Mountain Lodge in the imposing Drakensberg

The Cape on a Budget – 14 Nights

For two people prices for this itinerary start from $5,200 ( £3,500 for our British clients). A great option for clients who are on a budget. The accommodation is exceptional and you will be able to visit the Cape Town area, wineries, The Garden Route and enjoy a wonderful safari – like experience in the renowned Addo National Park

South Africa Short Break – 8 Nights

This is really a taster for what South Africa has to offer. Prices start from just $5,200 ( £3,700). We believe you will be amazed at the value of this short week’s break. You will have four days to enjoy the Cape Town area and complete your trip with a great game experience . We know that this will whet your appetite and you will want to return!

Honeymoon Package Cape & Safari – 14 nights

This is the ultimate Honeymoon. The price starts from $10,600 (£8,000 for our British clients) for two people. You will be staying in some of the most luxurious properties in South Africa and you will experience wonderful cuisine as well as the history, wineries, spectacular scenery, beaches and, of course, animals from the vantage point of an open vehicle in the Addo National Park at Gorah Elephant Camp.

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Private Signature Wine Tour

Indulge your senses as we introduce you to the signature wines of the constantia, franschhoek and stellenbosch regions. join us on an exclusive journey through the world of fine wines, where luxury meets the vineyard. this is not just a wine tour; it’s an unparalleled experience crafted for those who appreciate the finer things in life..

Welcome to a realm where every vineyard is a sanctuary of sophistication, and each bottle is a testament to the artistry of the most esteemed winemakers. Our wine tour is not just a voyage through vineyards; it’s a celebration of the centuries-old craft that transforms humble grapes into the nectar of the gods. From the sprawling estates of renowned wineries to the quaint charm of family-owned vineyards, our adventure promises a diverse and immersive experience that will leave an indelible mark on your palate.

As we traverse the picturesque landscapes of wine country, you’ll witness the meticulous care given to every vine, the hands that carefully tend to the grapes, and the ancient cellars where the magic of fermentation and aging takes place. Our journey is not just about tasting exceptional wines; it’s about understanding the terroir, the unique combination of soil, climate, and topography that imparts distinct characteristics to each grape variety.

Customised to your preference, you can choose to focus your trip on tasting your favourite varietals, or experimenting with the locally grown specialities.

Stellenbosch

Dating back to 1679, nestled in the heart of the Cape Winelands, this South African gem beckons with a blend of historic allure, natural splendor, and a vibrant spirit that captivates all who wander its picturesque streets. With it’s beautiful   examples of Cape Dutchan, Georgian and Victorian architecture you get to s tep into the embrace of timeless charm and exquisite beauty of this enchanting town.

Picture vine-covered hills rolling gracefully under the African sun, framing avenues lined with Cape Dutch architecture that whispers tales of centuries gone by. Stellenbosch is not just a destination; it’s a canvas painted with the hues of endless vineyards, where the vines seem to dance to the rhythm of the cool breeze that sweeps through the valley.

The town’s oak-lined avenues beckon exploration, revealing charming boutiques, art galleries, and inviting cafes. Stellenbosch is not just a visual feast; it’s a culinary adventure where the scent of freshly baked bread mingles with the aromas of local wines, creating an atmosphere that is both inviting and intoxicating.

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Your last-minute guide to Monday's total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday , offering millions a rare opportunity to see afternoon skies temporarily darken as the moon blocks the face of the sun.

Tune into NBC News NOW as Lester Holt hosts a two-hour special at 2 p.m. ET Monday from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The eclipse's path fortuitously cuts across Mexico, 15 U.S. states and a small part of eastern Canada. In all other states in the continental U.S., viewers will be treated to a partial solar eclipse, with the moon appearing to take a bite out of the sun and obscuring part of its light.

Here’s everything you need to know about the rare celestial event.

What is a solar eclipse?

Solar eclipses occur when the sun, moon and Earth align. The moon passes between Earth and sun, temporarily blocking the sun’s light and casting a shadow on Earth.

A total solar eclipse is when the moon fully obscures the sun, whereas a partial solar eclipse means it blocks just a portion of the sun’s face.

Solar eclipses occur only with the new moon. Because the moon’s orbit around Earth is tilted, the three bodies don’t always line up in a way that creates an eclipse.

“Imagine if the moon’s orbit were in the plane of Earth’s orbit around the sun — if that were the case, then every new moon, you’d have a total solar eclipse and every full moon, you’d have a lunar eclipse,” Neil DeGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, told NBC News. “So, because things don’t always align, it lends to the rarity of the event and the specialness of the event.”

Where and when will the eclipse be visible?

This year’s eclipse will follow a slightly wider path over more populated areas of the continental U.S. than other total solar eclipses have in the recent past.

NASA estimates that 31.6 million people live within what’s known as the path of totality, where the total solar eclipse will be visible. An additional 150 million people live within 200 miles of the path, according to the agency.

The path travels through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Tiny parts of Michigan and Tennessee will also be able to witness totality if conditions are clear.

After the eclipse crosses into Canada, it will pass over southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton, at the eastern end of Nova Scotia.

Those outside the path of totality can still take part in the astronomical event by viewing a partial solar eclipse — visible throughout all 48 states of the contiguous U.S. — or a NASA livestream.

The timing, including how long totality lasts, depends on the location, but some spots will see the moon fully cover the sun for up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds.

Below is a list of timings for some cities along the path of totality, as  provided by NASA . A number of other resources, including NationalEclipse.com  and  TimeandDate.com , can also help people plan.

• Dallas: Partial eclipse begins at 12:23 p.m. CT and totality at 1:40 p.m.
• Little Rock, Arkansas: Partial eclipse begins at 12:33 p.m. CT and totality at 1:51 p.m.
• Cleveland: Partial eclipse begins at 1:59 p.m. ET and totality at 3:13 p.m.
• Buffalo, New York: Partial eclipse begins at 2:04 p.m. ET and totality at 3:18 p.m.
• Lancaster, New Hampshire: Partial eclipse begins at 2:16 p.m. ET and totality at 3:27 p.m.

How to safely view a solar eclipse

It is never safe to gaze directly at the sun, even when it is partly or mostly covered by the moon. Special eclipse glasses or  pinhole projectors  are required to safely view solar eclipses and prevent eye damage. Failing to take the proper precautions can result in severe eye injury,  according to NASA .

Eclipse glasses are thousands of times darker than normal sunglasses and specially made to enable wearers to look at the sun during these kinds of celestial events.

Sky-watchers should also never view any part of the sun through binoculars, telescopes or camera lenses unless they have specific solar filters attached. Eclipse glasses should not be used with these devices, as they will not provide adequate protection.

However, during the few minutes of totality, when the moon is fully blocking the sun, it is safe to look with the naked eye.

Beware of fake eclipse glasses. On legitimate pairs, the lenses should have a silver appearance on the front and be black on the inside. The manufacturer’s name and address should be clearly labeled, and they should not be torn or punctured. Check, as well, for the ISO logo and the code “IS 12312-2” printed on the inside.

If you don’t have eclipse glasses, you can make a homemade pinhole projector, which lets sunlight in through a small hole, focuses it and projects it onto a piece of paper, wall or other surface to create an image of the sun that is safe to look at. 

All you need is two pieces of white cardboard or plain white paper, aluminum foil and a pin or thumbtack. Cut a 1- to 2-inch square or rectangle out of the center of a piece of white paper or cardboard. Tape aluminum foil over that cut-out shape, then use a pin or thumbtack to poke a tiny hole in the foil.

During the eclipse, place a second piece of white paper or cardboard on the ground as a screen and hold the projector with the foil facing up and your back to the sun. Adjusting how far you hold the projector from the second piece of paper will alter the size of the image on the makeshift screen.

What to look for while viewing the total solar eclipse

For people along the path of totality, there are some fun milestones to keep track of as the total solar eclipse unfolds.

As the eclipse progresses and the sun gets thinner in the sky, it will start to get eerily dark, according to Tyson.

When the last beams of sunlight are about to become obscured, look out for the “diamond ring effect”: The sun’s atmosphere will appear as an illuminated halo, and the last light still visible will look like the diamond of a giant ring.

As the sunlight decreases even further, an effect known as Baily’s beads will be created by the moon’s rugged terrain. Tiny “beads” of light will be visible for only a few seconds around the dark moon, as the last bits of sunlight peer through the moon’s mountains and valleys.

When the moon is fully blocking the sun, it is safe to remove eclipse glasses and look at the total solar eclipse with the naked eye.

Some lucky sky-watchers may even catch a glimpse of a comet .

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks — nicknamed the “ devil comet ” because an eruption last year left it with two distinct trails of gas and ice in the shape of devil horns — is currently visible from the Northern Hemisphere as it swings through the inner solar system.

The comet can be seen in the early evenings by gazing toward the west-northwest horizon. During the eclipse, when skies darken during totality, it may be possible to see the comet near Jupiter, but its visibility will depend on whether it’s in the middle of an outburst and thus brighter than normal.

Most likely, all eyes will be on the alignment of the moon and sun.

“Most people won’t even notice,” Tyson said. “But if you know to look, it’s there.”

When is the next solar eclipse?

The next total solar eclipse will be in 2026, but it will mostly pass over the Arctic Ocean, with some visibility in Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and northern Spain. In 2027, a total solar eclipse will be visible in Spain and a swath of northern Africa.

The next total solar eclipse visible from North America will be in 2033, but only over Alaska. Then in 2044, a total solar eclipse will cross Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, parts of Canada and Greenland.

The next total solar eclipse to cross the continental U.S. coast-to-coast in will occur in 2045. The path of totality for that eclipse will cut through California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

Denise Chow is a reporter for NBC News Science focused on general science and climate change.

Lucas Thompson is a content producer for the NBC News Climate Unit.

Solar eclipse 2024: A traveller’s guide to the best places to be when the light goes out

O n 8 April 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America , providing an astronomical experience in many alluring locations.

Only a tiny proportion of humanity has ever witnessed a total eclipse – but tens of millions of people will be able to experience one as the “path of totality” sweeps from the Pacific to the Atlantic during the course of that magical Monday.

Here’s what you need to know about why you should see it and where to be.

What happens during a total solar eclipse?

The greatest show on earth comes courtesy of the lifeless moon. Normally the orbiting lunar lump merely provides earth with tides, moonlight and somewhere to aim space rockets. But roughly once a year the natural satellite aligns with the sun and, thanks to a geometric miracle, blots out the hub of the solar system to create a total eclipse.

“Even though the moon is 400 times smaller than the sun, it’s also about 400 times closer to earth than the sun is,” says Nasa. “This means that from earth, the moon and the sun appear to be roughly the same size in the sky.”

A narrow band marking the “path of totality” carves an arc of darkness across the surface of our planet. If you are somewhere on that line at the predicted time, and you have clear skies, then the experience will become a lifelong memory.

The closer you are to the centre of the path of totality, the longer the total eclipse will last. The astronomer Dr John Mason, who has guided dozens of eclipse trips (and will be doing so again in 2024), says: “People down in southwest Texas will get about four minutes 20 seconds, and that reduces to about three minutes 20 seconds up in the northeast. That’s a pretty good, long total eclipse.”

What’s so good about seeing an eclipse?

In the days leading up to the eclipse, locations in the path of totality acquire something of a carnival atmosphere as astronomical tourists converge in excited anticipation.

On the day, the cosmological performance begins with a warm-up lasting more than an hour, during which the moon steadily nibbles away at the surface of the sun.

Suddenly, you experience totality. The stars and planets appear in the middle of the day. The air chills.

To testify to the heavenly fit between our two most familiar heavenly bodies, faint diamonds known as Baily’s beads peek out from behind the moon. They actually comprise light from the sun slipping through lunar valleys.

A sight to behold – so long as you can see the moon blotting out the sun and appreciate the mathematical perfection of nature in our corner of the galaxy.

Eclipses are entirely predictable: we know the stripes that the next few dozen will paint upon the surface of the Earth. But the weather is not. Cloud cover, which blighted the Cornwall eclipse in 1999, downgrades a cosmological marvel to an eerie daytime gloom.

Almost as predictable as the eclipse is that traffic towards the path of totality will be heavy on the morning of 8 April 2024.

Accommodation rates are astronomical: even humdrum motel rooms in Niagara, central in the path of totality, are selling for C$600 (£350) for the night of 7-8 April 2024.

Where will the great American eclipse 2024 be visible?

The path of totality makes landfall from the Pacific at Mazatlan on Mexico’s Pacific Coast and sweeps northeastwards to reach the US-Mexican border at Piedras Negras.

In the US, three big Texan cities – San Antonio, Austin and Dallas – are on the extremes of the path of totality; many citizens are likely to drive to locations near the centre of the line.

Arkansas will be an attractive place to see the eclipse , with both Texarkana (on the border with Texas) and Little Rock within the path of totality.

In the Midwest, Indianapolis and Cleveland share the distinction of being fairly central in the path of totality. In upstate New York, Buffalo and nearby Niagara Falls (shared with Canada) could be extremely attractive – though prone in early April to cloudy skies.

In Canada , Montreal is just touched by the path of totality. The line then reverts to the US, passing across northern Maine – which promises to be a superb with clear skies. Then back to Canada’s Maritime Provinces, with New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland all in the line of darkness.

Will I be able to see a partial eclipse from the UK?

Yes. The eclipse ends with the sunset in the eastern Atlantic, about 600 miles off the coast of Cornwall , before it reaches the UK and Ireland . But on the island of Ireland and western parts of Great Britain, a partial eclipse may be visible with the sun low in the sky.

If skies are clear and you have an open view to the west, it will start at around 7.55pm in Cardiff, Liverpool , Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

BBC Weather presenter Simon King said: “With the partial solar eclipse occurring late in the day UK time, the Sun will be low to the horizon and will actually set before the spectacle is over.”

Can I combine an exciting city with a partial eclipse?

Boston, New York and Chicago are among the big cities that will see a sizeable chunk of the sun blotted out. Viewer as far apart as Alaska and the far north of Colombia and the Caribbean will, if skies are clear and they use the correct eye protection, see a partial eclipse. But there is nothing to compare with a total eclipse.

Eclipse guru Dr Mason sums up the difference between a 99 per cent partial eclipse and a total eclipse as far apart as “a peck on the cheek and a night of passion”.

“There will be people who will look at the map and say, ‘I live in Cincinnati or I live in Columbus [Ohio] and I’m just outside the zone of totality. But I’m going to get a 99 per cent-plus eclipse, so maybe I won’t bother to travel’.

“What they don’t realise is there an enormous difference between 99 per cent and 100 per cent. And there’s a range of phenomena that they won’t see if they put up with 99 per cent.”

You must use special eclipse safety glasses or viewers when viewing a partial eclipse or during the partial phases of a total solar eclipse.

Where should I be for the total experience?

There are no guarantees of clear skies: all you can do is play the odds based on the record of cloud cover for the corresponding date in previous years.

Dr Mason says the average expected cloud cover amounts increase from around 40-45 per cent on the Mexico/Texas border to over 80 per cent in Maine, New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

Three particularly tempting locations:

• Southern Texas , close to San Antonio or Austin. Besides clear skies being more likely than not, access is easy with direct flights to Austin. Importantly there is much to explore in the region before and after the eclipse, from Big Bend National Park on the Rio Grande to Space Center Houston – an excellent place to continue the cosmological theme.
• Northern Arkansas , a picturesque part of the state, with the added attraction of Memphis just a couple of hours away.
• Niagara Falls : the dramatic border between the US and Canada could be an eclipse washout due to clouds. But the natural surroundings are impeccable – and there is plenty of accommodation, which will avoid the risk of being caught in severe traffic congestion on the freeways from Toronto and locations in New York State.

However, the most recent forecasts for cloud cover suggest that the Midwest around Indianapolis and the northeastern state of Maine could have the best prospects.

When are the next total solar eclipses?

Summer 2026 – Wednesday 12 August, to be precise – should bring a spectacular eclipse visible in northern Spain at the height of the European holiday season. The path of totality begins in the Arctic and crosses Greenland and Iceland before arriving in the northern half of Spain. The stripe of darkness will traverse the great cities of Bilbao, Zaragoza and Valencia in mainland Spain before arriving in Palma de Mallorca.

The following summer (2 August 2027), the southern tip of mainland Spain is in the path of totality for an eclipse that will sweep across North Africa and the Arabian peninsula : going east from the Strait of Gibraltar, it will encompass Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, the northeasternmost corner of Sudan, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

Just under 12 months later, on 22 July 2028, Outback Australia will be the place to be. A total eclipse will make landfall in northern Western Australia, sweep across the Northern Territory and part of southwest Queensland – then clean across New South Wales, with Sydney in the middle of the path of totality.

Winter cloud cover could disrupt the experience in Australia’s largest city – and is very likely in the southern portion of New Zealand’s South Island where the eclipse reaches a finale.

Australia also features in the cosmological plans on 25 November 2030. This is early summer in the southern hemisphere, and likely to be good conditions for viewing in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa (Durban is on the path of totality) as well as South Australia.

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