Thousands of people across the district gathered, hoping to witness the rare spectacle.
Many people looked up to the sun using special glasses or homemade solar eclipse pinhole cameras.
The eclipse peaked at around 7pm in the region, with almost 90 per cent of the sun covered by the moon.
One Pontefract man named Mick brought specially adapted lenses to Sandal Castle and let everyone use them to view the eclipse.
GL Heaton, who was also at Sandal Castle with her daughter, said "I was five at the last solar eclipse and my daughter is five watching this one - it feels really special."
Here are some of the best photos captured by Express readers.
1. Sue Taylor
Sue Taylor shared this photo of the eclipse in the reflection on her patio doors. Photo: Sue Taylor
2. GL Heaton
GL Heaton shared this lovely snap, saying: "I was 5 at the last solar eclipse and my daughter is 5 watching this one - it feels really special." Photo: GL Heaton
3. Jodie Christina
Jodie Christina shared this photo of the eclipse, taken through a welding glass pane. Photo: Jodie Christina
4. Helen Bray
Helen Bray shared tgis great snap, saying: "I saved my eclipse glasses from 1999, don't ask! They came in handy!" Photo: Helen Bray