It might not have plunged Sheffield into darkness, but tens of thousands turned out across Sheffield to enjoy the 2026 partial solar eclipse today.
It turns out even 10 per cent of the sun is quite bright - without a watch, you may not have realised the eclipse was peaking at all!
Pictures from across Sheffield show crowds out enjoying the summery evening on August 12 and eagerly awaiting the celestial event on August 12, 2026.
From Bole Hills to Sheffield Amphitheatre, from Ringinglow to back gardens everywhere, these photos show how Sheffield donned coveted glasses, kitchen colanders and taped-up cereal boxes to see the shadow of the moon over the sun.
5. Cereal box pinhole projector
Crowds gather for the 90 per cent partial solar eclipse in Sheffield in time for 7.10pm on August 12, 2026. | Iconic Media Group
6. Colander method
Crowds gather for the 90 per cent partial solar eclipse in Sheffield in time for 7.10pm on August 12, 2026. | Iconic Media Group
7. Anticipation grows at Bole Hills
Crowds gather for the 90 per cent partial solar eclipse in Sheffield in time for 7.10pm on August 12, 2026. | Iconic Media Group
8. The big event
Crowds gather for the 90 per cent partial solar eclipse in Sheffield in time for 7.10pm on August 12, 2026. | Natalie Vickers