Thousands of people from across the West of England stood or sat completely still on Wednesday evening to watch a historic partial eclipse.

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.

In areas like Weston-super-Mare, Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham and Warminster people gathered to watch the phenomenon with special glasses, alongside DIY viewers who looked through cereal boxes and colanders. One person even watched through a welding mask.

From vantage points to pub gardens and homes, here's how you viewed the once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.

Huge crowds gathered on Clifton's Downs, where earlier free eclipse glasses were being handed out [Handout]
Huge crowds gathered on Clifton's Downs, where earlier free eclipse glasses were being handed out [Handout]
For those not lucky enough to secure the free glasses on Clifton Downs, some people have taken to other means [BBC]
For those not lucky enough to secure the free glasses on Clifton Downs, some people have taken to other means [BBC]
There were cheers on Trooper's Hill as people gathered to watch the phenomenon [Handout]
There were cheers on Trooper's Hill as people gathered to watch the phenomenon [Handout]
Nine-year-old Louis was given a pair of glasses by a stranger and says he "feels really lucky" [Handout]
Nine-year-old Louis was given a pair of glasses by a stranger and says he "feels really lucky" [Handout]
People climbed Cleeve Hill, on the edge of Cheltenham, to watch the eclipse at what is the highest point of Gloucestershire [BBC]
People climbed Cleeve Hill, on the edge of Cheltenham, to watch the eclipse at what is the highest point of Gloucestershire [BBC]
Some people had both the eclipse glasses and homemade viewing devices [BBC]
Some people had both the eclipse glasses and homemade viewing devices [BBC]
Picnics at the ready: lots of people combined the eclipse viewing with alfresco dining [BBC]
Picnics at the ready: lots of people combined the eclipse viewing with alfresco dining [BBC]
Weston-super-Mare's famous beach was packed with people hoping to view the eclipse [BBC]
Weston-super-Mare's famous beach was packed with people hoping to view the eclipse [BBC]
Families gathered in Weston-super-Mare hoping to get a clear view [BBC]
Families gathered in Weston-super-Mare hoping to get a clear view [BBC]
Beckford Tower, in Bath, was also busy with eclipse enthusiasts [BBC]
Beckford Tower, in Bath, was also busy with eclipse enthusiasts [BBC]
Meanwhile, people gathered by Cheddar Reservoir for a scenic view [BBC]
Meanwhile, people gathered by Cheddar Reservoir for a scenic view [BBC]
People turned to DIY methods to view the eclipse at prehistoric Stonehenge [PA Media]
People turned to DIY methods to view the eclipse at prehistoric Stonehenge [PA Media]
One woman stood out from the crowd wearing a welding mask [PA Media]
One woman stood out from the crowd wearing a welding mask [PA Media]
And lots of people brought their colanders to the event [PA Media]
And lots of people brought their colanders to the event [PA Media]
Meanwhile, Starquest Astronomy Club held a special event in Warminster town park for people to view the spectacle [BBC]
Meanwhile, Starquest Astronomy Club held a special event in Warminster town park for people to view the spectacle [BBC]
Two women don their fiery eclipse glasses [BBC]
Two women don their fiery eclipse glasses [BBC]
And some people got very creative to view the historic moment [BBC]
And some people got very creative to view the historic moment [BBC]

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