Light show: The largest solar eclipse in Hong Kong since 1958 will take place July 22.

The largest solar eclipse in Hong Kong since 1958 will take place July 22, the Hong Kong Observatory says.

If the weather is fine it will be visible as a partial eclipse in Hong Kong from 8.15am to 10.46am, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 9.26am when 75% of the sun's diameter will be blocked by the moon.

As the sun's elevation is high the eclipse will be visible in most places with an unobstructed view to the east. However, to avoid eye damage the Observatory warns people not to look directly at the sun or through telescopes. A safer way is to project the sun's image through a pinhole or a telescope onto a piece of white paper or cardboard and view the projection.

An illustration can be viewed here. Click here for more eclipse information.

The next solar eclipse, which will be an annular eclipse, will occur in Hong Kong January 15.