More than 90% of the Sun was obscured by the Moon, the most it has been blocked above UK skies since the total eclipse in 1999.
Crowds of people could be seen at viewing spots in different locations across Yorkshire.
The Yorkshire Post photographer Tony Johnson headed to popular spot Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley – here are the best pictures:
1. People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks
People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, the first in the UK since 1999. Picture by Tony Johnson. 12th August 2026 Photo: Tony Johnson
2. People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks
People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, the first in the UK since 1999. Picture by Tony Johnson. 12th August 2026 Photo: Tony Johnson
3. People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks
People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, the first in the UK since 1999. Picture by Tony Johnson. 12th August 2026 Photo: Tony Johnson
4. People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks
People gather to watch the partial solar eclipse over the Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, the first in the UK since 1999. Picture by Tony Johnson. 12th August 2026 Photo: Tony Johnson