WATCH LIVE: Partial eclipse of the Sun - two weeks before notorious Blood Moon event

ARMCHAIR astronomers can view the second solar eclipse of the year - as if they were seeing it live where the best views are in Antarctica - from the comfort of their own homes.

By JON AUSTIN

PUBLISHED: 15:38, Fri, Sep 11, 2015 | UPDATED: 15:50, Fri, Sep 11, 2015

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The eclipse can be viewed here live

The Slooh Telescope internet channel is broadcasting a live event to coincide with the partial eclipse on Sunday, September 13, and you can watch it HERE live.

A Slooh spokesman said: "The second solar eclipse of the year will be visible on September 13, 2015 for observers in southern Africa, the southern Indian Ocean, and parts of Antarctica. 

"At the point of greatest eclipse, in Antarctica, the Sun will be 79% covered by the Moon. In Cape Town, the eclipse will peak when the Sun appears 43% covered. 

"But if you can’t make it to the bottom half of the world, you can join Slooh for coverage of this partial solar eclipse where you will see live images from our partner observatories and hear expert commentary from Slooh astronomers."