Thousands of people across the West of England gathered on Wednesday evening to watch a partial solar eclipse, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured by the Moon. It was the greatest solar coverage visible from the UK since the total eclipse in 1999, making it a notable once-in-a-generation event.

Crowds assembled at locations including Bristol’s Clifton Downs and Trooper’s Hill, Cleeve Hill near Cheltenham, Weston-super-Mare beach, Bath, Cheddar Reservoir, Stonehenge and Warminster. People used certified eclipse glasses as well as improvised viewing methods such as cereal boxes, colanders and a welding mask, while astronomy groups organised public observing events.