Eclipse on The Tyne
On 12 August 2026, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, creating a rare solar eclipse with more than 90% coverage visible from the North East.
It’s the biggest solar eclipse visible from the UK until 2090 and a rare chance to experience one of nature’s most spectacular sights.
From 6pm, The Glasshouse will become eclipse HQ, with a whole host of free family activities, astronomy content and live coverage from Spain’s path of totality on our giant Concourse screen.
Whether you’re a lifelong stargazer or just eclipse-curious, there’s plenty to discover.
This event is free to attend.
Complimentary eclipse glasses have now been claimed. You’re still very welcome to join us, but if you plan to look directly at the eclipse, please bring your own certified eclipse glasses.
Need to know
Where: The Glasshouse and Baltic Square
When: Wednesday 12 August | 6pm – 8pm
Who: Suitable for all ages
This event is free to attend.
Our allocation of complimentary eclipse glasses has now been claimed. You’re still very welcome to join us, but if you plan to look directly at the eclipse, please bring your own certified eclipse glasses.
Watching the eclipse directly
To safely look directly at the eclipse, you’ll need a pair of certified eclipse glasses.
Already secured glasses through Kielder Observatory?
Simply show your ticket on arrival and collect your complimentary pair before heading outside to watch the eclipse.
Didn’t manage to get a pair?
You’re still very welcome to join us for a whole host of free family activities and live coverage on our giant Concourse screen.
If you’d like to look directly at the eclipse, please remember to bring your own certified eclipse glasses.
What to Expect
6pm | The Glasshouse becomes eclipse HQ
Explore an informal planetarium experience, get hands-on with creative workshops and enjoy a whole host of free family activities.
6:10pm | Eclipse begins
The Moon starts its slow journey across the face of the Sun.
7:07pm | Maximum eclipse
More than 90% of the Sun is covered by the Moon.
7:26pm | Totality in Spain
Watch live coverage of the path of totality on our giant Concourse screen.
8pm | That’s a wrap
The eclipse comes to an end and the evening draws to a close.
Clouds won’t stop the celebration.
If conditions aren’t ideal for viewing, activities will move inside The Glasshouse and our giant Concourse screen will show live coverage from Spain’s path of totality, alongside additional activities and astronomy content from Kielder Observatory.
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