So, where is the best place to see this evening’s spectacle if you are in Surrey?

The operator of the national energy grid’s issued a plea for more power ahead of tonight’s first solar eclipse in almost three decades.

Supplier Octopus is also urging customers to avoid using appliances due to reduced solar electricity being produced.

The moon will obscure more than 90%of the sun over UK skies.

Riddlesdown Common Car Park in Purley and the RAF Kenley Tribute Memorial are being touted as the places to go.

In London, it’s Crystal Palace Park and Primrose Hill.