Eclipse 2024 pictures: An eerie darkness descends
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Thousands of people witnessed a celestial spectacle that plunged parts of North America into momentary darkness.
Mazatlan in Mexico was the first to experience totality
The Moon perfectly blocked the Sun
Children paused their beach play to watch in Mexico
People used special protective glasses to observe the event
Tens of millions watched as day turned to night
Thousands gathered early in preparation for the event
Clouds rolled by as the beginning phase became visible from Arlington, Texas
The clouds parted for some clearer views
Observers in Oklahoma were also plunged into darkness
People gathered in wonder in the US state of Indiana
This year's path of totality was 115 miles (185 kilometres) wide and home to nearly 32 million Americans
Couples wed at the Total Eclipse of the Heart festival in Russellville, Arkansas
While New York City wasn't in the path of totality, people could see up to 90% of the sun covered by the moon
A heavy cloud cover was over Niagara Falls as the sky got darker
For a brief moment the cloud cover dispersed and the sun appeared as a crescent in the sky over Niagara
More on the solar eclipse
- WATCH: Stunning first images in video
- EYEWITNESS: 'It's a thrilling moment'
- EXPLAINER: What is a solar eclipse and why is this one rare?
- SCIENCE: Four-minute window into Sun's secrets
- FANATICS: Eclipse chasers flock to N America
All photos subject to copyright. Gallery compiled by Emma Lynch