On April 8, 2024, North America was treated to a spectacular total solar eclipse that captivated an estimated 44 million people as it cast a shadow over the continent. The eclipse began in Mexico, where spectators were able to witness the breathtaking diamond ring effect as the moon obscured the sun. As the eclipse made its way across the sky, it passed through 15 U.S. states before continuing its journey over Canada.
One of the most unique perspectives of the eclipse came from the European Space Agency’s satellite, which captured the shadow of the moon sweeping across North America from space. Closer to the ground, baseball fans at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, managed to capture photos of the eclipse during a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians.
NASA photographers also documented the eclipse’s progression over Dallas, Texas, showcasing the partial phases and the elusive corona visible during totality. Solar prominences, enormous loops of plasma, were visible to those equipped with telescopes and cameras during totality, adding to the awe-inspiring display.
Although clouds obscured the total phase of the eclipse in Niagara Falls, spectators were still able to experience the unique 360-degree sunset effect. On the Canadian side of Lake Ontario, eclipse chasers donned orange-tinted glasses to view the celestial event. Throughout North America, the eclipse bathed the sky in an ethereal light, captivating viewers in locations like Torreon, Mexico, and Glover, Vermont.
Various photos captured the eclipse peeking through cloud cover in locations such as Brady, Texas, Niagara Falls, New York, and Washington, D.C. The eclipse reached totality in Houlton, Maine, before continuing its journey over New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and out into the Atlantic Ocean. Overall, the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024, provided a breathtaking celestial show for millions across North America.
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