Incredible solar eclipse graces British skies - the very best pictures of the once-in-a-generation event

The celestial spectacle was observed by millions of Britons across the country

Britons' eyes went skyward this evening as the most significant solar eclipse for 27 years graced UK skies.

The moon blocked upwards of 90 per cent of the sun across much of the British Isles.

Crowds gathered at viewpoints across the country, including parks, beaches, rooftops and more, to get a glimpse of the celestial event.

The phenomena will be the deepest partial eclipse visible from these shores since the famous total eclipse of August 1999, when the path of totality swept across Cornwall.

The moon began to dawn over the sun from 6.08pm in Edinburgh, moving westward across the country.

Devon, Cornwall and the westernmost reaches of Pembrokeshire enjoyed the most dramatic views, as between 94 per cent and 96 per cent of the sun was blocked by the moon.

Images of the solar eclipse have streamed in, but also photographs of the Britons who came together to observe, in what has been termed as "uniting event".

Below are the very best pictures of the once-in-a-generation solar eclipse.