Free online event | Wednesday 29 July 2026
7pm BST | 2pm EDT | 11am PDT
Join renowned eclipse chaser and astronomer Dr John Mason for a captivating 60-minute online talk exploring one of the decade’s most remarkable celestial events: the 2026 total solar eclipse. Combining expert insights with practical advice, this webinar is designed for anyone eager to witness and photograph totality at its most dramatic.
Discover the best places along the eclipse path, from the stark beauty of Greenland and Iceland to the coastlines of northern Spain and the Balearic Islands, as well as the prime location of central Spain. Dr Mason will guide you through the advantages and disadvantages of each location, whether observing from land or sea.
The talk will also cover how to prepare for and capture the eclipse in all its fleeting glory. Learn essential techniques for photographing totality, including equipment choices, timing, composition and how to avoid common pitfalls. For those in the UK, Dr Mason will also highlight how to safely observe and enjoy the partial phase of the eclipse.
Whether you are a seasoned photographer or a first-time eclipse watcher, this engaging session will inspire and equip you to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse to the fullest.
MEET THE EXPERT
Dr John Mason
John is the principal astronomy lecturer at South Downs Planetarium in the UK and a well-known "eclipse chaser" who has gained a reputation for his enthusiastic and inspirational lecturing style.
For more than 30 years, he has been leading overseas expeditions to observe and record natural phenomena such as annular and total solar eclipses, the polar aurora and major meteor showers in destinations all over the world.
