In pics | Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Astronomical event leaves millions across North America in awe
North Americans celebrate cosmic spectacle
Millions of skywatchers across North American countries like the United States, Canada, and Mexico gathered to watch the astronomical spectacle on Monday (Apr 8) afternoon with cheers and music as they witnessed the first total solar eclipse to darken the continent in seven years.
Image shows a total solar eclipse from Eagle Pass, Texas, U.S. April 8, 2024.
(Photograph:Reuters)
From a Mexican beach resort to the Niagara Falls
Millions were set to watch the total solar eclipse across North America.
The last total solar eclipse visible from North America was in 2017 and if you missed this one you can catch the next one in 2033, but only over the US state of Alaska.
From a beach resort in Mexico to the Niagara Falls at the US-Canada border the crowds were seen with expressions of awe and joy at the sight of "totality," the area where the Moon fully blocks out the Sun.
Around 2,000 people had gathered at the Niagara Falls State Park, which witnessed the rare phenomenon and at least two weddings and one proposal, reported Reuters.
Image shows tourists looking at the Horseshoe Falls, ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8, at Niagara Falls, New York, United States, April 7, 2024.
(Photograph:Reuters)
Thousands cheer as eclipse reached totality in Mazatlan, Mexico
Thousands gathered at Mexico's beachside resort town of Mazatlan as it was the first major viewing spot for totality wearing protective eyewear as an orchestra played the "Star Wars" movie theme, reported Reuters. When the eclipse reached totality the crowds were seen cheering and whistling.
Image shows people using special protective glasses to observe a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico April 8, 2024.
(Photograph:Reuters)
