Archive footage from 1999 offers a look back at the total solar eclipse experienced from Alderney in the Channel Islands. On August 11, 1999, hundreds of astronomers gathered on Alderney to witness the astronomical event. Despite cloud cover, many observers found the conditions facilitated easier viewing. The next significant celestial event for the Channel Islands will be a partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, where approximately 94% of the sun will be obscured by the moon, reaching its peak coverage at 19:17 BST.