Total Solar Eclipse 2024 in pictures

On April 8th, a total solar eclipse swept across North America, casting a shadow from Mexico to Canada. This celestial event, where the moon perfectly aligns between the Earth and the Sun, turned day into night for a brief moment.

In the heart of the excitement was Carbondale, Illinois. The city experienced a sudden drop in temperature as the Sun's warmth was momentarily blocked out. The spectacle began on Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07am PDT, gradually moving northwards.

The eclipse began on Mexico's Pacific coast around 11:07 am PDT and progressed eastward. Even in areas outside the path of totality, a partial eclipse was visible, with the Sun appearing partially covered by the Moon.

Interestingly, Cleveland, one of the few major US cities in the path of totality, had its Guardians' home opener baseball game coincide with the eclipse. The players watched an unusually dark sky, making for a memorable start.

For those lucky enough to witness totality, a rare sight awaited. With proper eye protection, viewers could observe the Sun's corona, its wispy outer atmosphere, and even prominences, giant loops of gas erupting from the Sun's surface. Around the moon's shadow, ruby-coloured dots were visible. These are known as prominences - large loops of gas extending from the sun's surface. They are seen when it is a total eclipse, offering a rare and stunning view.

It was a day when the moon stole the sun's spotlight, if only for a little while.

Watch some of amazing pictures here: