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Daily ExpressNews report · Aug 8, 10:36 AM
UK solar eclipse to arrive on Wednesday - when and where you can see it
A solar eclipse is sliding over the UK this Wednesday.
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Different Spin
Yes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it
The National (Scotland) and Daily Express describe the same event in different terms.
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DIFFERENT SPIN
HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT
Left-leaningHere's when the solar eclipse is – and whether it will be visible in Scotland
The National (Scotland)Mixed
Right-leaningUK solar eclipse to arrive on Wednesday - when and where you can see it
Daily ExpressMixed
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Space.comMostly FactualYes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it
As of August 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.
The headline split The left frames it as "Here's when the solar eclipse is – and whether it will be visible in Scotland". The right frames it as "UK solar eclipse to arrive on Wednesday - when and where you can see it".
Match confidence High confidence. 9 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
9 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
84/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftSolar eclipse to hit this week - Met Office reveals best UK locations to see it
The Mirror UK · Center-left · News report
CenterYes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it
Space.com · Center · News report
Right / center-rightUK solar eclipse to arrive on Wednesday - when and where you can see it
Daily Express · Right · News report
SEE THE HEADLINES
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Center-leftMixed
The Mirror UKNews report · Aug 8, 1:38 PM
Solar eclipse to hit this week - Met Office reveals best UK locations to see it
The Met Office has shared the parts of the UK that Brits will have the best chance to see the solar eclipse next week - an astronomer has shared an important warning for Wednesday night
CenterMostly Factual
Space.comNews report · Aug 8, 12:00 PM
Yes, North America gets a solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Here's where and when to see it
The Aug. 12 eclipse won't rival 2024's Great American Eclipse, but millions across the U.S. and Canada will still see the moon take a bite out of the sun.
Center-leftMostly Factual
The Herald (Scotland)News report · Aug 8, 11:40 AM
Where's the best places in Scotland to watch this week's solar eclipse?
The event is expected to be the deepest eclipse visible from the UK since 1999.
Center-leftMostly Factual
Wales OnlineNews report · Aug 8, 11:33 AM
Met Office names best UK places to see 90pc solar eclipse on August 12
The top UK spots for the most significant solar eclipse in 54 years have been identified by the UK weather forecaster
CenterMostly Factual
The Local GermanyNews report · Aug 8, 11:31 AM
Europe readies for solar eclipse dip in power generation
European energy operators are braced for next week's solar eclipse to cause a temporary dip in power generation and have taken steps to keep electricity flowing to businesses and consumers,...
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The Local (Europe)News report · Aug 8, 11:31 AM
Europe readies for solar eclipse dip in power generation
European energy operators are braced for next week's solar eclipse to cause a temporary dip in power generation and have taken steps to keep electricity flowing to businesses and consumers,...
CenterMostly Factual
Live ScienceNews report · Aug 8, 11:00 AM
Where and when to see the Aug. 12 solar eclipse — exact times for North America and Europe
Here's exactly when and where to watch the Aug. 12, 2026 solar eclipse in Europe, North America and North Africa.
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The National (Scotland)News report · Aug 8, 9:53 AM
Here's when the solar eclipse is – and whether it will be visible in Scotland
The UK is set to see its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years – but will it be visible in Scotland?
Details84/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 9 sources
84/99 Wording GapHigh confidence9 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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Aug 8, 9:53 AM: The National (Scotland) joined the source map.
Aug 8, 10:36 AM: Daily Express joined the source map.
Aug 8, 11:00 AM: Live Science joined the source map.
Aug 8, 11:31 AM: The Local Germany joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 84/99 and story health is stable · 9 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.