See amazing images of the April 8, 2024 eclipse in Mexico and across the U.S.
]Millions across America gathered on Monday and watched in awe as the moon covered the sun during a total solar eclipse.
More than 31 million people live along the path of totality, and flew or drove to witness the spectacle in person. The path of totality started over the Pacific Ocean before crossing parts of Mexico. It crossed into the U.S. in Texas and continued northeast across more than a dozen states before it passed into Canada.
The that will be visible from the contiguous United States won’t be until Aug. 23, 2044.
The longest duration of totality during Monday’s eclipse was 4 minutes, 28 seconds, near Torreón, Mexico, according to NASA.
One of the first stops in the U.S. was Eagle Pass, Texas. The state was a major hot spot for eclipse viewers. Before the event, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, known as ERCOT, which provides solar service to 90% of the state, warned the in Texas between 12:10 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. CDT.
As the eclipse began, and the moon began to cover the sun, the sun had a crescent shape. Gradually, more and more of the sun is covered until the eclipse reaches totality.
