On April 8, 2024, several states in the US witnessed the Total Solar Eclipse. The celestial event managed to grab the attention of millions of residents as many hopped on the streets to grab a glimpse of the solar eclipse taking place. (Getty Images via AFP)
1/5 On April 8, 2024, several states in the US witnessed the Total Solar Eclipse. The celestial event managed to grab the attention of millions of residents as many hopped on the streets to grab a glimpse of the solar eclipse taking place. (Getty Images via AFP)
During the eclipse, the moon completely covered the sun for a short period of time creating an evening sky in the bright daylight of North America. When the Moon came in front of the Sun, the sun's outer layer, called the corona was clearly visible creating a ring-like structure. (Getty Images via AFP)
2/5 During the eclipse, the moon completely covered the sun for a short period of time creating an evening sky in the bright daylight of North America. When the Moon came in front of the Sun, the sun's outer layer, called the corona was clearly visible creating a ring-like structure. (Getty Images via AFP)
Thousand of people were seen wearing solar protection glasses as suggested by NASA to view the event taking place. NASA warned, “Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun's bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.” (Getty Images via AFP)
3/5 Thousand of people were seen wearing solar protection glasses as suggested by NASA to view the event taking place. NASA warned, “Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun's bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.” (Getty Images via AFP)
The Total Solar Eclipse was also live-streamed on NASA TV and Google TV so people across the world could also get a glimpse of the rare celestial event. Many viewers joined the livestream, making the event memorable. Many also shared images and videos of the solar eclipse on social media. (Getty Images via AFP)
4/5 The Total Solar Eclipse was also live-streamed on NASA TV and Google TV so people across the world could also get a glimpse of the rare celestial event. Many viewers joined the livestream, making the event memorable. Many also shared images and videos of the solar eclipse on social media. (Getty Images via AFP)
According to reports, the Total Solar Eclipse painted a dark shadow of over 115 miles wide area across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The solar eclipse started at 9:12 PM IST. The totality was seen at 10:08 PM and it lasted until 2:22 AM IST. (Getty Images via AFP)
5/5 According to reports, the Total Solar Eclipse painted a dark shadow of over 115 miles wide area across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The solar eclipse started at 9:12 PM IST. The totality was seen at 10:08 PM and it lasted until 2:22 AM IST. (Getty Images via AFP)