People share their favourite photos of the solar eclipse over P.E.I. [Video]

Thousands of Prince Edward Islanders took in Monday’s solar eclipse from tip to tip, and they have some amazing photos to remember the historic event.

Many shared their favourite shots with CBC afterward, whether it was from cottage viewing parties or with small groups gathered in fields for the phenomenon.

Here are some of the shots you shared with us from across the province to remember the rare cosmic event:

The eclipse darkens the lighthouse in North Cape. (Submitted by Darlene Morrissey)

The eclipse as photographed through Robert Judson’s welding helmet. (Submitted by Robert Judson)

Ron MacDonald captured the so-called ‘diamond-ring’ effect during the eclipse in Ellerslie, P.E.I., on Monday. (Submitted by Ron MacDonald)

Doug MacDonald caught the early stages of the eclipse from Palmer Road, P.E.I. (Submitted by Doug MacDonald)

The rusty red cliffs of North Cape on the northwestern point of Prince Edward Island were filled with travellers …

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