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The last total solar eclipse across the Mexico, the U.S. and Canada for a generation wows observers.<\/em><\/p>\n

Did you see it? Last week\u2019s total solar eclipse did not disappoint, as viewers from the Pacific coast of Mexico, across the U.S. from Texas to Maine and through the Canadian Maritime provinces were treated to an unforgettable show. The weather threw us all a curve-ball one week out, as favored sites in Texas and Mexico fought to see the event through broken clouds, while areas along the northeastern track from New Hampshire and Maine onward were actually treated to clear skies.<\/p>\n

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Many eclipse chasers scrambled to reposition themselves at the last minute as totality approached. In northern Maine, it was amusing to see tiny Houlton, Maine become the epicenter of all things eclipse-based.<\/p>\n

Tales of a Total Solar Eclipse<\/h2>\n

We were also treated to some amazing images of the eclipse from Earth and space. NASA also had several efforts underway to chase the eclipse. Even now, we\u2019re still processing the experience. It takes time (and patience!) for astro-photos to make their way through the workflow. Here are some of the best images we\u2019ve seen from the path of totality:<\/p>\n

Tony Dunn had an amazing experience, watching the eclipse from Mazatlan, Mexico. \u201cWhen totality hit, it didn\u2019t look real,\u201d Dunn told Universe Today<\/em>. \u201cIt looked staged, like a movie studio. the lighting is something that can\u2019t be experienced outside a total solar eclipse.\u201d<\/p>\n

Totality on April 8th, with prominences. Credit: Tony Dunn. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dunn also caught an amazing sight, as the shadow of the Moon moved across the low cloud cover:<\/p>\n

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#Eclipse2024<\/a> #Mazatlan<\/a> The shadow of the Moon crosses the sky. pic.twitter.com\/9FEf4TTK8r<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tony Dunn (@tony873004) April 14, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Black Hole Sun<\/h2>\n

Peter Forister caught the eclipse from central Indiana. \u201cIt was my second totality (after 2017 in South Carolina), so I knew what was coming,\u201d Forister told Universe Today<\/em>. \u201cBut it was still as incredible and beautiful as anything I\u2019ve ever seen in nature. The Sun and Moon seemed huge in my view\u2014a massive black hole (like someone took a hole punch to the sky) surrounded by white and blue flames streaking out. Plus, there was great visibility of the planets and a few stars. The memory has been playing over and over in my head since it happened\u2014and it\u2019s combined with feelings of awe and wonder at how beautiful our Universe and planet really are. The best kind of memory!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Totality over Texas. Credit: Eliot Herman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like many observers, Eliot Herman battled to see the eclipse through clouds. \u201cAs you know, we had really frustrating clouds,\u201d Herman told Universe Today<\/em>. \u201cI shot a few photos (in) which you can see the eclipse embedded in the clouds and then uncovered to show the best part. For me it almost seemed like a cosmic mocking, showing me what a great eclipse it was, and lifting the veil only at the end of the eclipse to show me what I missed\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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Totality and solar prominences seen through clouds. Credit: Eliot Herman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Totality Crosses Into Canada<\/h2>\n

Astrophotographer Andrew Symes also had a memorable view from Cornwall, Ontario. \u201cWhile I\u2019ve seen many beautiful photos and videos from many sources, they don\u2019t match what those us there in person saw with our eyes,\u201d Symes told Universe Today<\/em>. \u201cThe sky around the Sun was not black but a deep, steely blue. The horizon was lighter\u2013similar to what you\u2019d see during a sunset or sunrise\u2013but still very alien.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThe eclipsed Sun looked, to me, like an incredibly advanced computer animation from the future! The Sun and corona were very crisp, and the Sun looked much larger in the sky than I\u2019d expected. The eclipsed Sun had almost a three-dimensional quality\u2026 almost as if it were a dark, round button-like disk surrounded by a bright halo affixed to a deep blue\/grey background. It was as if a \u2018worm hole\u2019 or black hole had somehow appeared in front of us. I\u2019m sure my jaw dropped as it was truly a moment of utter amazement. I\u2019m smiling as I type it now\u2026 and still awestruck as I recall it in my mind!\u201d <\/p>\n

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An amazing eclipse. Credit: Andrew Symes. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Success for the Total Solar Eclipse in Aroostook County Maine<\/h2>\n

We were met with success (and clear skies) watching the total solar eclipse with family from our hometown of Mapleton, Maine. We were mostly just visually watching this one, though we did manage to nab a brief video of the experience.<\/p>\n