The highly anticipated 2024 total solar eclipse has begun its path across North America. It will make its way across the continent on Monday, April 8, spanning from Mexico to Canada.
Mashable has all the info on its path of totality and the time the eclipse will reach each area, which began in Mexico around 11 a.m. ET and will continue to make its way north throughout the afternoon. The further north the location, the later the eclipse will take place.
Lots of folks — more than 30 million — live in the path of totality, making it a pretty special eclipse. Plenty of others traveled to get a glimpse of the jaw-dropping phenomenon. People who’ve chased eclipses in the past have said it’s a once-in-a-lifetime, truly perspective-changing experience. And, thus far, the images have been fantastic. Just look at these images.
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The moon begins to eclipse the sun on April 8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.
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The moon, slowly advancing toward the sun in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Fort Worth, Texas with a nearly fully covered sun.
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The sun fully disappears behind the moon during the solar eclipse on April 08, 2024 in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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The sun disappears behind the moon on April 08, 2024 in Mazatlan, Mexico
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Obviously, the eclipse will continue to pass over the continent throughout the day. We’ll be sure to update images as we get them from different spots. After all, the weather can change everything — so we’ll get different views of the amazing experience.
This story is developing and will be updated.
