On Monday, April 8, many Americans went outside to witness this year’s solar eclipse. While Southern California only achieved a partial eclipse with about 50% of the sun covered by the moon, some U.S. cities reached a total solar eclipse, when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth and completely blocks the sun.
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Major U.S. cities on the path of totality included Austin, Texas, Dallas, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Indianapolis, Indiana, Cleveland, Ohio and Buffalo, New York. For most of these cities the eclipse only lasted between 1 to 4 minutes.
Many took the day off the travel to these cities to witness the total solar eclipse, leading hotels and flights to sky rocket in price as cities prepared for an influx of tourists. The next time a total solar eclipse will happen in the contiguous United States will be in 2044. Alaska will see one in 2033.
Here’s a glimpse of what the total solar eclipse looked like in cities located on the path of totality.
Cleveland, Ohio
The total solar eclipse took place in Cleveland, Ohio right before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox.
The Total Solar Eclipse in Cleveland, OH pic.twitter.com/73epVTuBpX
— Gabe Wasylko (@GabeWasylko) April 8, 2024
Never know what you’re going to see at the ballpark, huh?#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/I9fqdx5BmV
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 8, 2024
It got dark here in a hurry pic.twitter.com/PKeR5aCblf
— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) April 8, 2024
More like CLEclipse, right?#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/GxWg7pyNDB
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 8, 2024
Heads up!
Progressive Field opened hours before first pitch for the Guardians’ home opener Monday to allow fans to watch the total solar eclipse from inside the ballpark. So cool!
Photos: John Kuntz, https://t.co/a4YA4W2Cro pic.twitter.com/NNchNNBpOU
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) April 8, 2024
Total eclipse with the @whitesox here in Cleveland.#SolarEclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/JLbD2j8D7Q
— John Schriffen (@JohnSchriffen) April 8, 2024
When it all went dark for the 2024 total solar eclipse in Cleveland, Ohio. pic.twitter.com/l4w9ZZAy3c
— Alex Farmer (@alexfarmerphoto) April 8, 2024
Niagara Falls, New York/Canada
Many went to this landmark because it was on the path of totality, however, the site was a little less spectacular than originally anticipated because cloudy weather got in the way.
The clouds moved and we got a glimpse of the eclipse here in Niagara Falls!
T-minus 44 minutes until total darkness. We’re optimistic! #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/ssHIwUH35p
— Kelsey Anderson (@4KelseyAnderson) April 8, 2024
We made it to Niagara Falls for the solar eclipse and the clouds are blocking our view….but at least we still have a beautiful view of the falls! #niagarafalls #solareclipse #Canada #travels
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A look outside Niagara Falls GO station as people arrive to catch the total solar eclipse
Follow for live updates: https://t.co/CZet33xSNz pic.twitter.com/48HtdMtjjT
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) April 8, 2024
A live look at the crowd at Niagara Falls to see the total solar eclipse.
Follow for updates: https://t.co/CZet33xSNz pic.twitter.com/orWrrnvSEH
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) April 8, 2024
Mexico
Mazatlán, Mexico was the first place in North America to have a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
The 2024 total solar eclipse is seen in Mazatlan, Mexico. This is the first place in North America the eclipse reached totality. #solareclipse #eclipse
A total solar eclipse has reached North America over Mexico as throngs gather along the country’s Pacific coast. Watch with onlookers in Mazatlan, Mexico. #solareclipse #eclipse #totality #mexico
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#eclipse #mazatlansinaloa #fyp #fypシ #nasa #tiktok #mazatlan
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Indianapolis, Indiana
The total solar #eclipse is now sweeping across Indianapolis.
This is the first time in more than 800 years that the city is experiencing this celestial event! pic.twitter.com/jZuKx4nUAb
— NASA (@NASA) April 8, 2024
Marysville, Ohio
that was pretty bad ass…gotta admit that. #Eclipse2024 i didn’t think it would be so badass. needed up in totality in marysville, oh. amazing pic.twitter.com/i3FrQ9fRGV
— Adam Walker (@notadamwalker) April 8, 2024
Cape Girardeau, MO
Totality from near Cape Girardeau, MO! Incredible solar flare visible near moon’s south pole too! Wow! #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/n66clPgjLm
— cubfan135 (@cubfan135) April 8, 2024
Little Rock, Arkansas
So cool! I get what the hype was about. Just awesome! #arwx pic.twitter.com/rS705pZINk
— James Bryant (@KATVJames) April 8, 2024
Texas
We got full totality for a shining 15 seconds through a small hole in the clouds (please excuse my “WOWWWW” ) #atxwx #txwx #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/tenIElAaQe
— Shane Hinton (@MakeItRainShane) April 8, 2024
TOTALITY of the #SolarEclipse even got it on video, The most beautiful experience of my life. #txwx #Eclipse2024 @TxStormChasers pic.twitter.com/QqklZXRMPD
— michael_wx_ (@michaelwx6) April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024 at 1:42 PM in Dallas, TX… #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/QI64xbFSRJ
— Summer G (@summer_galvez) April 8, 2024
Its happening – Incredible visuals of Total Solar eclipse in Dallas, Texas!
Daytime 1.40 pm view of streets and sky of Dallas, Texas, with dark side of the moon covering all earth like a black hole!#Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/9NjGsf41EC
— Vishal Verma (@VishalVerma_9) April 8, 2024
That was honestly one of the coolest experiences of my life! Call me a nerd but sitting in my backyard, all my neighbors yelling in awe, clouds clearing at just the right time to see the full totality was well worth the hype #Eclipse2024 pic.twitter.com/6LoUfwWoXR
— Alexis Lynn (@CoachLynnSUSB) April 8, 2024
Here’s a short video of the total eclipse from San Antonio. I wish it was more clear, but it was really fun to witness even through the clouds. pic.twitter.com/gRnSh4DwG1
— Jason Carpentier (@JasonCarpentier) April 8, 2024
