2024 Total Solar Eclipse Pictures

On April 8, a total solar eclipse swept across North America, casting a shadow from Mexico to Canada. During this celestial event, the moon was perfectly positioned between the Earth and the sun, briefly turning day into night.

The most exciting one is Carbondale, Illinois. The city’s temperature dropped suddenly, and the warmth of the sun was instantly blocked. The spectacle began off the Pacific coast of Mexico around 11:07 a.m. PDT and gradually moved north.

The eclipse began off the Pacific coast of Mexico at approximately 11:07 a.m. PDT and advanced eastward. Even in areas outside the path of totality, a partial eclipse can be seen, with the sun appearing to be partially covered by the moon.

Interestingly, Cleveland is one of the few major cities in the United States to be in the path of totality, and its Guardians’ home-opening baseball game coincides with the eclipse. The players looked at unusually dark skies to create an unforgettable start.

For those lucky enough to witness totality, a rare sight awaits. With proper eye protection, viewers can observe the Sun’s corona, its thin outer atmosphere, and even solar prominences, the giant rings of gas erupting from the Sun’s surface. Around the moon’s shadow, ruby-colored dots can be seen. These are called prominences – huge rings of gas extending from the sun’s surface. They can be seen during a total solar eclipse, providing rare and stunning views.

That day, the moon stole the spotlight from the sun, if only for a little while.

Watch some stunning pictures here: