On Thursday, this spectacular event – the first in more than six years – saw the Moon move across the face of the Sun, but not completely blocking out the light coming from it.
For the UK, the best time to see the eclipse was late morning with the best sightings in the north of Scotland.
Here are some pictures taken from professional photographers and locals showing their experience seeing the rare, celestial event.
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Here are some pictures taken from professional photographers and locals showing their experience seeing the rare, celestial event.