Photos show rare solar eclipse in Yorkshire

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   Hebden Bridge, Calderdale

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   Emley Moor transmitting station, near Huddersfield

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   Sheffield

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   Thurlstone, Barnsley

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   Skipton, North Yorkshire

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   York

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   Goole, East Yorkshire

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   Copmanthorpe, York

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   Hull

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    Wakefield

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Thousands turned out across Yorkshire on Wednesday evening to catch a glimpse of the most significant solar eclipse since the turn of the millenium.

Those watching the astronomical phenomenon were treated to a partial eclipse, which peaked shortly after 19:00 BST, when many saw more than 90% of the sun covered by the moon.

An eclipse happens when the sun, moon and earth are in alignment. The moon casts a shadow on the earth as it passes between the two, completely or partially blocking out the sun.

Here are some of the best pictures from across Yorkshire submitted to BBC Weather Watchers.

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