Solar eclipse to be most visible on Bornholm

Clear skies are expected across much of Denmark for a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, offering a prime viewing opportunity, particularly on the island of Bornholm.

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There will be clear weather in many places, so there should be ample opportunity to see both the solar eclipse and lots of shooting stars. On Bornholm, it will probably be absolutely perfect.

Meteorologist Klaus Larsen from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) anticipates good conditions for observing both the eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower later in the night. While most of the country will enjoy sunny weather, some high-altitude clouds may appear later in the afternoon and evening, potentially making the sun appear hazy or milky.

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You will typically experience it as if the Sun becomes more hazy, and the sky becomes more milky white. But you can see the solar eclipse through it.

However, residents in northern Jutland might face more challenging viewing conditions due to thicker, lower clouds. The eclipse will begin at different times across the country, starting no earlier than 7:15 PM and concluding by 8:55 PM, with its peak around 8:00 PM. Temperatures are expected to be mild, around 20 degrees Celsius, making light clothing suitable.

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You must not look at the Sun while the solar eclipse is happening, unless you have acquired these special glasses for solar eclipses, because it can cause eye damage.

The eclipse will not be total, with the moon covering approximately 87 percent of the sun. The last total solar eclipse visible in Denmark was in 1851, and the next one is not expected until 2142. Following the eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower is predicted to offer up to 100 shooting stars per hour.

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And you don't have to be too old if you want to experience the next one, because it won't be until the year 2142.