After years of anticipation, the total solar eclipse of 2024 is now in the rearview mirror. Millions of Americans were in the path of totality for the April 8 event. But did the weather cooperate?
Here is a look back at the stunning show put on by Mother Nature.
Path of Totality Cuts from Mexico and Up Through Canada, Thrilling Millions Along the Way
Mazatlan, Mexico was the first major city to experience the total solar eclipse, enjoying the big event at 11:07 am PT. The eclipse then cut a path through Texas before sweeping through portions of the Midwest and up into the Northeast and New England.
The path in North America ended at 5:16 pm local time along the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. There were several large metropolitan areas in the path, including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, Indianapolis, Cleveland, and Syracuse.