The Great Eclipse in photos
The moon eclipses the sun on April 8, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. During the event, the moon will pass in between the sun and the Earth, appearing to block the sun.
PHOTO: Ron Jenkins/Getty Images
People watch a partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards on April 08, 2024 in New York City. While New York City isn't in the path of totality, it will see up to 90% of the sun covered by the moon. Around New York and in the path of totality, millions of residents and tourists are preparing for a total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
People gather to watch the Eclipse at Marktplatz on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News
Carolyn Hunt and her toddler Ember McPherson put together their Sunspotter solar telescope at a campsite in Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday morning, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas. They traveled from West Texas to camp with several friends and watch the total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Lori Darnell of Lincoln, California, Julie Plemmons and Denise Lonngren, both of San Diego, California look at the solar eclipse near the base of the Washington Monument on the National Mall on April 08, 2024 in Washington, DC.
PHOTO: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
People gather at Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Sisters Coulter, 8, and Sutton Dietert, 6, sell eclipse-themed treats along Main Street on Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
The Cleveland Guardians look up at the total solar eclipse before their home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
PHOTO: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
Volunteer Colene Cabezas of Meadows Place, Texas, directs an out-of-town visitor on where to park to watch the Eclipse at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park on Monday morning, April 8, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Cabezas works for the City of Meadows Place, outside of Houston, and traveled to Fredricksburg to offer assistance during the Eclipse.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Hattie Rowland works on a craft outside the Science Mill, making a mask for her solar eclipse glasses in Johnson City on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Liz Teitz / San Antonio Express-News
A bride and groom view the solar eclipse amid a darkened sky after marrying at a mass wedding at the Total Eclipse of the Heart festival on April 8, 2024 in Russellville, Arkansas.
PHOTO: Mario Tama/Getty Images
A student watches the eclipse at the University of Sonora on April 8, 2024, in Hermosillo, Mexico.
PHOTO: Luis Gutierrez/ Norte Photo/Getty Images
Early stages of a total solar eclipse shows the moon crossing in front of the sun in Bloomington, Indiana, on April 8, 2024. This year's path of totality is 115 miles wide and home to nearly 32 million Americans, with an additional 150 million living less than 200 miles from the strip. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from a large part of North America won't come around until 2044.
PHOTO: Josh Edelson, AFP/Getty Images
Barbara McLaughlin from Washington, DC, and her granddaughter test out their eclipse viewing glasses by looking towards the sun as they and people gather on the National Mall to view the partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
PHOTO: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images
A man takes photos of a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Fernando Llano
People watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
The moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Melissa, left, and Michael Richards watch through solar goggles as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Wooster, Ohio, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Erin Hooley
Yurem Rodriquez watches as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
People watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
The sun disappears behind the moon during the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Mazatlan, Mexico.
PHOTO: Hector Vivas/Getty Images
A total solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Julio Cortez
The moon begins its descent below the sun's horizon during a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Brady, Texas.
PHOTO: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
A member of New York State Park Police watches the partial Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Niagara Falls, New York.
PHOTO: Adam Gray/Getty Images
PHOTO: KETV
Eclipse forming in Nebraska
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Midland University in Omaha
PHOTO: KETV
The Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol dome stands in front of the solar eclipse in Washington on Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
A woman and child take in the partial solar eclipse outside of the Fiserv Forum on April 08, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
PHOTO: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jos茅 Ram铆rez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians looks up at the total solar eclipse before the home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is in the "path of totality" for today's total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
People gather at Niagara Falls State Park ahead of a total solar eclipse across North America, at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
People look up at the sun during a total solar eclipse across North America, at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Pages for the Mississippi State Legislature take a break to view the solar eclipse on the south steps of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis
Marcel and Melissa Pettaway observe the moon partially covering the sun during a partial solar eclipse, as seen, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Detroit.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
A person wears protective glasses to watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from at National Mall in Washington, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
The crowd breaks out in cheer as the totality phase of the solar eclipse reaches Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, on Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024. Although the clouds prevented a full view of totality, the temperature dropped and the sky darkened for more than 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Tracy, left, and Daniel Mendez catch a view of the solar eclipse after totality at the Granados Adult & Senior Center at 500 Freiling in San Antonio on Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Marvin Pfeiffer / San Antonio Express-News
The partial eclipse starts in Fredericksburg, Texas, Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
The moon eclipses the sun on April 8, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. During the event, the moon will pass in between the sun and the Earth, appearing to block the sun.
PHOTO: Ron Jenkins/Getty Images
People watch a partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards on April 08, 2024 in New York City. While New York City isn't in the path of totality, it will see up to 90% of the sun covered by the moon. Around New York and in the path of totality, millions of residents and tourists are preparing for a total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
People gather to watch the Eclipse at Marktplatz on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News
Carolyn Hunt and her toddler Ember McPherson put together their Sunspotter solar telescope at a campsite in Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday morning, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas. They traveled from West Texas to camp with several friends and watch the total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Lori Darnell of Lincoln, California, Julie Plemmons and Denise Lonngren, both of San Diego, California look at the solar eclipse near the base of the Washington Monument on the National Mall on April 08, 2024 in Washington, DC.
PHOTO: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
People gather at Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Sisters Coulter, 8, and Sutton Dietert, 6, sell eclipse-themed treats along Main Street on Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
The Cleveland Guardians look up at the total solar eclipse before their home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
PHOTO: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
Volunteer Colene Cabezas of Meadows Place, Texas, directs an out-of-town visitor on where to park to watch the Eclipse at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park on Monday morning, April 8, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Cabezas works for the City of Meadows Place, outside of Houston, and traveled to Fredricksburg to offer assistance during the Eclipse.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Hattie Rowland works on a craft outside the Science Mill, making a mask for her solar eclipse glasses in Johnson City on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Liz Teitz / San Antonio Express-News
A bride and groom view the solar eclipse amid a darkened sky after marrying at a mass wedding at the Total Eclipse of the Heart festival on April 8, 2024 in Russellville, Arkansas.
PHOTO: Mario Tama/Getty Images
A student watches the eclipse at the University of Sonora on April 8, 2024, in Hermosillo, Mexico.
PHOTO: Luis Gutierrez/ Norte Photo/Getty Images
Early stages of a total solar eclipse shows the moon crossing in front of the sun in Bloomington, Indiana, on April 8, 2024. This year's path of totality is 115 miles wide and home to nearly 32 million Americans, with an additional 150 million living less than 200 miles from the strip. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from a large part of North America won't come around until 2044.
PHOTO: Josh Edelson, AFP/Getty Images
Barbara McLaughlin from Washington, DC, and her granddaughter test out their eclipse viewing glasses by looking towards the sun as they and people gather on the National Mall to view the partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
PHOTO: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images
A man takes photos of a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Fernando Llano
People watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
The moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Melissa, left, and Michael Richards watch through solar goggles as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Wooster, Ohio, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Erin Hooley
Yurem Rodriquez watches as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
People watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
The sun disappears behind the moon during the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Mazatlan, Mexico.
PHOTO: Hector Vivas/Getty Images
A total solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Julio Cortez
The moon begins its descent below the sun's horizon during a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Brady, Texas.
PHOTO: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
A member of New York State Park Police watches the partial Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Niagara Falls, New York.
PHOTO: Adam Gray/Getty Images
PHOTO: KETV
Eclipse forming in Nebraska
PHOTO: KETV
Midland University in Omaha
PHOTO: KETV
The Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol dome stands in front of the solar eclipse in Washington on Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
A woman and child take in the partial solar eclipse outside of the Fiserv Forum on April 08, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
PHOTO: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jos茅 Ram铆rez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians looks up at the total solar eclipse before the home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is in the "path of totality" for today's total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
People gather at Niagara Falls State Park ahead of a total solar eclipse across North America, at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
People look up at the sun during a total solar eclipse across North America, at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Pages for the Mississippi State Legislature take a break to view the solar eclipse on the south steps of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis
Marcel and Melissa Pettaway observe the moon partially covering the sun during a partial solar eclipse, as seen, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Detroit.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
A person wears protective glasses to watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from at National Mall in Washington, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
The crowd breaks out in cheer as the totality phase of the solar eclipse reaches Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, on Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024. Although the clouds prevented a full view of totality, the temperature dropped and the sky darkened for more than 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Tracy, left, and Daniel Mendez catch a view of the solar eclipse after totality at the Granados Adult & Senior Center at 500 Freiling in San Antonio on Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Marvin Pfeiffer / San Antonio Express-News
The partial eclipse starts in Fredericksburg, Texas, Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
The moon eclipses the sun on April 8, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the "path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse. During the event, the moon will pass in between the sun and the Earth, appearing to block the sun.
PHOTO: Ron Jenkins/Getty Images
People watch a partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards on April 08, 2024 in New York City. While New York City isn't in the path of totality, it will see up to 90% of the sun covered by the moon. Around New York and in the path of totality, millions of residents and tourists are preparing for a total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
People gather to watch the Eclipse at Marktplatz on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens/San Antonio Express-News
Carolyn Hunt and her toddler Ember McPherson put together their Sunspotter solar telescope at a campsite in Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday morning, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas. They traveled from West Texas to camp with several friends and watch the total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Lori Darnell of Lincoln, California, Julie Plemmons and Denise Lonngren, both of San Diego, California look at the solar eclipse near the base of the Washington Monument on the National Mall on April 08, 2024 in Washington, DC.
PHOTO: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
People gather at Lady Bird Johnson Memorial Park on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Sisters Coulter, 8, and Sutton Dietert, 6, sell eclipse-themed treats along Main Street on Sunday afternoon, April 7, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
The Cleveland Guardians look up at the total solar eclipse before their home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.
PHOTO: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
Volunteer Colene Cabezas of Meadows Place, Texas, directs an out-of-town visitor on where to park to watch the Eclipse at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park on Monday morning, April 8, 2024, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Cabezas works for the City of Meadows Place, outside of Houston, and traveled to Fredricksburg to offer assistance during the Eclipse.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Hattie Rowland works on a craft outside the Science Mill, making a mask for her solar eclipse glasses in Johnson City on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Liz Teitz / San Antonio Express-News
A bride and groom view the solar eclipse amid a darkened sky after marrying at a mass wedding at the Total Eclipse of the Heart festival on April 8, 2024 in Russellville, Arkansas.
PHOTO: Mario Tama/Getty Images
A student watches the eclipse at the University of Sonora on April 8, 2024, in Hermosillo, Mexico.
PHOTO: Luis Gutierrez/ Norte Photo/Getty Images
Early stages of a total solar eclipse shows the moon crossing in front of the sun in Bloomington, Indiana, on April 8, 2024. This year's path of totality is 115 miles wide and home to nearly 32 million Americans, with an additional 150 million living less than 200 miles from the strip. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen from a large part of North America won't come around until 2044.
PHOTO: Josh Edelson, AFP/Getty Images
Barbara McLaughlin from Washington, DC, and her granddaughter test out their eclipse viewing glasses by looking towards the sun as they and people gather on the National Mall to view the partial solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
PHOTO: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images
A man takes photos of a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Fernando Llano
People watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
The moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Fernando Llano
Melissa, left, and Michael Richards watch through solar goggles as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Wooster, Ohio, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Erin Hooley
Yurem Rodriquez watches as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
People watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Eric Gay
The sun disappears behind the moon during the Great North American Eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Mazatlan, Mexico.
PHOTO: Hector Vivas/Getty Images
A total solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Julio Cortez
The moon begins its descent below the sun's horizon during a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Brady, Texas.
PHOTO: Brandon Bell/Getty Images
A member of New York State Park Police watches the partial Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, in Niagara Falls, New York.
PHOTO: Adam Gray/Getty Images
PHOTO: KETV
Eclipse forming in Nebraska
PHOTO: KETV
Midland University in Omaha
PHOTO: KETV
The Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol dome stands in front of the solar eclipse in Washington on Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images
A woman and child take in the partial solar eclipse outside of the Fiserv Forum on April 08, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
PHOTO: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jos茅 Ram铆rez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians looks up at the total solar eclipse before the home opener against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on April 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is in the "path of totality" for today's total solar eclipse.
PHOTO: Mike Lawrie/Getty Images
People gather at Niagara Falls State Park ahead of a total solar eclipse across North America, at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
People look up at the sun during a total solar eclipse across North America, at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York, on April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images
Pages for the Mississippi State Legislature take a break to view the solar eclipse on the south steps of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis
Marcel and Melissa Pettaway observe the moon partially covering the sun during a partial solar eclipse, as seen, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Detroit.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Carlos Osorio
A person wears protective glasses to watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from at National Mall in Washington, Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana
The crowd breaks out in cheer as the totality phase of the solar eclipse reaches Marktplatz in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas, on Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024. Although the clouds prevented a full view of totality, the temperature dropped and the sky darkened for more than 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
Tracy, left, and Daniel Mendez catch a view of the solar eclipse after totality at the Granados Adult & Senior Center at 500 Freiling in San Antonio on Monday, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Marvin Pfeiffer / San Antonio Express-News
The partial eclipse starts in Fredericksburg, Texas, Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024.
PHOTO: Sam Owens / San Antonio Express-News
A once in a generation eclipse made its way across the country Monday. Here's a look at some of the fantastic images.