Daily Mail readers captured the recent solar eclipse, submitting a variety of photos that showcased both enthusiasm for the astronomical event and inventive ways of viewing it.
The partial eclipse began in the UK shortly after 6 p.m., with peak coverage occurring between approximately 7:05 p.m. and 7:13 p.m., depending on the viewer's location. The spectacle concluded after 8 p.m.
Among the submissions were images of pets outfitted with protective eyewear, watching the sky alongside their owners. Children were also seen using homemade contraptions, such as colanders and sieves, to glimpse the illusion in the sky, though the effectiveness of these methods for eye protection is questionable.
Young viewers like five-year-old Sonny in east London were photographed in awe, while teenagers Michael and Lottie observed the event in Bexleyheath using homemade lenses.
Beyond London, a pigeon in Blandford Forum, Dorset, was captured with a crescent of the sun visible above its head.
One reader shared a view from the P&O Iona cruise ship in the Bay of Biscay, where thousands of passengers gathered to witness the event.
Another reader holidaying in Menorca also captured the eclipse alongside crowds on the seafront.
Crowds gathered in notable viewing spots such as Primrose Hill in London and Calton Hill in Edinburgh, as well as along the River Thames, to observe the celestial phenomenon.
