People flocked to landmarks across Tyneside on Wednesday evening to watch the partial solar eclipse, when 90 per cent of the sun was hidden by the moon. The skies turned dark as spectators put on eclipse glasses and gathered at the Angel of the North in Gateshead, where the sky turned black above the sculpture at around 7pm.
Gathering at Baltic Square
Hundreds also headed to Baltic Square on the Gateshead side of the Quayside, where Kielder Observatory held an event called "Eclipse on The Tyne". Many others watched from the Millennium Bridge.
Spectators enjoy the occasion
Pictures show families and individuals enjoying the occasion, with many wearing solar optic glasses. Some people were warned not to look directly at the sun and were urged to use indirect projection methods. One man appeared to be using a kitchen colander to view the partial eclipse.
Among those at the Angel of the North was six-year-old Leo Gibson. Dan Monk, director of astro photography at Kielder, was also present at Baltic Square.
