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North America comes together to watch the solar eclipse: photos

People across North America put everything down to observe the solar eclipse that blocked the sun for over 180 million individuals.

The eclipse stretched from Mexico’s Pacific coast, all the way to the territory of Newfoundland in Canada, passing through 15 US states in the process.

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Solar prominences are seen during a total solar eclipse in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Solar prominences are seen during a total solar eclipse in Dallas, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Picture courtesy of NASA shows a composite image showing the progression of a partial solar eclipse over the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC on April 8, 2024.
Picture courtesy of NASA shows a composite image showing the progression of a partial solar eclipse over the Washington Monument, in Washington, DC on April 8, 2024.
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Red Bull aerobatic pilots Kevin Coleman and Pete McLeod fly across the Total Solar Eclipse in Sulpher Springs, Texas, USA on April 8, 2024.
Red Bull aerobatic pilots Kevin Coleman and Pete McLeod fly across the Total Solar Eclipse in Sulpher Springs, Texas, USA on April 8, 2024.
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People, including Andreas Klöden and Louise Merzeau, gather on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City, observing a partial solar eclipse.
Tourists gathering on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City, New York.
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An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. April 8, 2024.
An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, U.S. April 8, 2024.
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Adams and residents enjoy the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams enjoys the solar eclipse.
James Messerschmidt
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Partial solar eclipse occurring behind the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty in New York
The moon partially covers the sun behind the Statue of Liberty during the solar eclipse.
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People gathering on the grass at Sheep's Meadow in Central Park, Manhattan, to watch the solar eclipse on April 5, 2024, including celebrity Jaime Koeppe.
People gathered in Central Park to watch the solar eclipse.
Stephen Yang
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Spectators at The Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, using protective glasses to view a solar eclipse
Spectators of The Masters watching the solar eclipse in Augusta, Georgia.
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A combination of phases during the solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024, as seen from Staten Island, NY.
A combination of phases during the solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024, as seen from Staten Island, NY.
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People gathered at Sheep's Meadow in Central Park, Manhattan, watching the solar eclipse, with a man in a blue jacket and sunglasses in the foreground
People gathered in Central Park to watch the solar eclipse.
Stephen Yang
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A man in a cowboy hat playing a guitar amidst a crowd at Times Square, observing a partial solar eclipse
The Naked Cowboy looks at the solar eclipse in New York City, New York.
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A person viewing the start of a partial solar eclipse from the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City
A person watches the start of the eclipse as people gather on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards during a partial solar eclipse in New York City, New York.
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Skiers and hikers take in the view of the total eclipse from the Appalachian Trail at the summit of Saddleback Mountain, Monday, April 8, 2024, near Rangeley, Maine.
Skiers and hikers take in the view of the total eclipse from the Appalachian Trail at the summit of Saddleback Mountain, Monday, April 8, 2024, near Rangeley, Maine.
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A solar eclipse as seen from Mazatlan, Mexico on April 8, 2024
The solar eclipse as seen from Mazatlan, Mexico.
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People gathered at Sheep's Meadow in Central Park, Manhattan, watching the solar eclipse.
People gathering in Central Park to watch the solar eclipse.
Stephen Yang
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People on 6th Ave in Manhattan watching the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon April 8, 2024.
People on 6th Ave in Manhattan watching the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon April 8, 2024.
Billy Becerra / NY Post
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People gathered on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards, watching a partial solar eclipse in New York City, April 8, 2024.
People watching the solar eclipse from Edge at Hudson Yards.
REUTERS
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Crowds gather at Radio City blocking traffic for solar eclipse, in New York City.
Crowds gather at Radio City blocking traffic for solar eclipse, in New York City.
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Group of New Yorkers wearing solar glasses watching the solar eclipse at Times Square on April 8, 2024
New Yorkers watching the solar eclipse.
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A spectator wearing protective glasses and a straw hat while smoking a cigar, observing a solar eclipse at The Masters golf tournament.
A spectator at The Masters tournament views the eclipse with glasses on.
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Shehab Zaki and family testing special glasses to watch the progress of the total solar eclipse at Verona Beach, New York
Shehab Zaki and his family watch the progress of the solar eclipse at Verona Beach, N.Y.
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Partial solar eclipse viewed from New York City, taken on April 8, 2024
A partial solar eclipse is seen from New York City.
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Crowd observing the total solar eclipse at Niagara Falls State Park, New York, with a darkened sky overhead
The sky darkens as people watch the solar eclipse at Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara Falls, New York.
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Man named Frank Privitera looking skyward, preparing to photograph a solar eclipse at Syracuse University's Shaw Quadrangle.
Frank Privitera looks skyward on Syracuse University’s Shaw Quadrangle.
Arthur Maiorella for NY Post
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Anthony Privitera and his father Frank holding up a custom 2017 eclipse shirt in Syracuse University's Shaw Quadrangle during solar eclipse event
Anthony Privitera, left, and his father Frank Privitera hold up a custom shirt from the 2017 eclipse on Syracuse University’s Shaw Quadrangle.
Arthur Maiorella for NY Post
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Moon partially covering the sun during a total solar eclipse as observed from Eagle Pass, Texas
The moon partially covering the sun during the eclipse in Eagle Pass, Texas.
AP
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Eric Cole, a golfer, wearing protective glasses to observe a total solar eclipse at the Augusta National Golf Club during The Masters practice round, 2024
Professional golfer Eric Cole uses glasses to look at the solar eclipse during The Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
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New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto, wearing protective glasses, looking at the Solar Eclipse on the field at Yankee Stadium.
Juan Soto of the New York Yankees looking at the eclipse in Yankee Stadium.
Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
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Skiers and hikers take in the view of the total eclipse from the Appalachian Trail at the summit of Saddleback Mountain, Monday, April 8, 2024, near Rangeley, Maine.
Skiers and hikers take in the view of the total eclipse from the Appalachian Trail at the summit of Saddleback Mountain, Monday, April 8, 2024, near Rangeley, Maine.
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Caddie in a white jumpsuit using special protective glasses to observe a total solar eclipse during a practice round at The Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia
Spectators at The Masters tournament view the solar eclipse.
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Spectators at the Masters Golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, looking up at a solar eclipse during a practice round
Spectators of The Master’s tournament look at the solar eclipse in Augusta, Georgia.
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Fransisco Vielma, a science and social studies director, observing the total solar eclipse in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Fransisco Vielma of Eagle Pass, Texas looks at the solar eclipse.
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Mayor Eric Adams and residents enjoying the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse at 64 Norfolk Street in Manhattan, NY
Mayor Eric Adams and residents watch the solar eclipse.
James Messerschmidt
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Group of people sitting on grass, watching a partial solar eclipse through sunglasses in Eagle Pass, Texas on April 8, 2024
People watch the solar eclipse in Eagle Pass, Texas.
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Syracuse University student using eclipse glasses to watch the solar eclipse on the college's Shaw Quadrangle.
Syracuse University student watching the eclipse on the college’s Shaw Quadrangle.
Arthur Maiorella for NY Post
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Crowd at NASA's Space Center in Houston, Texas using eclipse glasses to observe a partially visible solar eclipse between the clouds
Crowd at NASA’s Space Center in Houston, Texas observing the solar eclipse.
Jennie Taer/NY Post
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Two girls standing before a large arch in Washington Square Park, with a crowd gathered to witness an eclipse.
People gathered in Washington Square Park to witness the eclipse in New York City, New York.
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Man holding his daughter as she views the solar eclipse through a telescope in Indianapolis
Residents of Indiana view the solar eclipse through a telescope.
AP
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Fans at Yankee Stadium using special glasses to watch an eclipse on the giant outfield screen
Fans at Yankee Stadium watch the eclipse from the outfield stands.
Robert Sabo for NY Post
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Yankee fans at the stadium using special glasses to watch the eclipse with giant outfield screen in the background
Fans at Yankee Stadium watch the eclipse from the outfield stands.
Robert Sabo for NY Post
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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone wearing protective glasses and looking at a solar eclipse in Yankee Stadium
Manager of the New York Yankees Aaron Boone looks up at the solar eclipse.
Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post