Thousands of people across Yorkshire gathered on Wednesday evening to witness a rare solar eclipse, described as the most significant since the turn of the millennium. The astronomical event reached its peak shortly after 7:00 PM BST, when observers saw more than 90% of the sun covered by the moon.

A solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon, and Earth align, and the moon passes between the sun and Earth, casting a shadow that partially or fully obscures the sun. This phenomenon has not been seen to this extent in Yorkshire since 1999.

A view of the sun, which appears pink in colour, and is partially covered by the moon.

A partially covered sun lights up the dark sky. It can be seen from the silhouette of a large tower.

A view of the sun, which has been mostly covered. All that can be seen is an orange semi-circle.