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The moon blots out the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. on 8 April 2024
REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
North America on Monday witnessed a total solar eclipse, which raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.
As with all celestial events of this kind, there were some who believed the eclipse would ring in the rapture, which obviously didn't happen. But that didn't make the event any less spectacular.
Sights and sounds of the solar eclipse from different parts of North America.
In Pictures
Solar prominences are seen during a total solar eclipse in Dallas, Texas, U.S. on 8 April 2024
People watch the partial solar eclipse as they gather on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City, New York, U.S. on 8 April 2024
Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views a partial solar eclipse with a homemade mask at New York Hall of Science in Queens borough, New York City, U.S. on 8 April 2024
An aeroplane passes near the total solar eclipse during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. on 8 April 2024
A total solar eclipse is seen beside a waving American flag in Houlton, Maine, U.S. on 8 April 2024
An aeroplane passes during a partial solar eclipse seen from Queens, New York City, U.S. on 8 April 2024
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