Apr 08, 2024, 4:57 PM EDT
Total solar eclipse reaches last US state
The total solar eclipse reached the final U.S. state as those in northern Maine observed the sun be covered by the moon under clear skies.
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Last Updated: April 8, 2024, 4:57 PM EDT
A total solar eclipse passed over North America on April 8, creating a path of totality that cast parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada in darkness.
About 31 million people live along the path of totality and witnessed the total eclipse, while the majority of Americans saw at least a partial eclipse.
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Apr 08, 2024, 4:46 PM EDT
Peak totality shined over New Hampshire
In Colebrook, New Hampshire, Monday’s total solar eclipse was captured in rare form. The sun’s corona shined behind the traveling moon during totality, creating a bright, glowing crown for eclipse viewers.
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Apr 08, 2024, 4:24 PM EDT
Partial solar eclipse captured behind Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is seen in the path of the partial solar eclipse. In New York State, the path of totality spans 124 miles across 29 counties.
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Apr 08, 2024, 3:53 PM EDT
Stunning total solar eclipse on display in Niagara Falls
A stunning view of the total solar eclipse was captured at Niagara Falls State Park in New York. A cloud of light appeared above the sun as the moon eclipsed the celestial body during totality.
Below the eclipse, red coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are seen peaking out behind the moon.
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Daylight plunged into a blue twilight at the state park as skywatchers experienced totality.
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