Solar eclipse memories from South Tyneside as we get ready for a rare spectacular show

South Tyneside and the North East is set to see its fullest solar eclipse for decades.

Excitement is high for the deepest eclipse we’ve seen since 1999.

Today’s event will also bring back memories for many people of these scenes from 2015.

That’s when people in South Tyneside had their eyes on the skies to catch a glimpse of a rare solar eclipse which was affected by overcast conditions.

It was still a huge occasion for youngsters at Boldon School who witnessed the eclipse, while carrying out vital research for a nationwide experiment.

Peter Brundle, physics teacher at the school, led a class project for over 250 pupils, collecting data on cloud cover, temperature and humidity changes. It was all part of the BBC’s Stargazing live project, with information gleaned sent off to the University of Reading to aid research into the effects of the eclipse on weather conditions.

Mr Brundle said at the time; “It was really good. There was a lot of cloud cover, but there were a couple of breaks which made it even more dramatic when the eclipse could be seen.”

Have a look at these scenes from Boldon School’s big day in the national spotlight