There was a total solar eclipse, which was a sight to see as the Moon totally obscured the Sun's light and captured the attention of millions of people across the world. On social media, many posted captivating images of the heavenly spectacle.
In an awe-inspiring event that drew the attention of millions globally, a total solar eclipse was seen in the skies on Monday, creating a breathtaking scene as the Moon completely blocked the Sun's light. Netizens shared mesmerising pictures of the celestial event on various social media platforms.
The first solar eclipse of 2024 occurs today. This complete solar eclipse will cross Mexico, the United States, and Canada on its way across North America, but it won't be seen from India. Thus, regardless of their geographic location, astronomers, physicists, eclipse aficionados, and skywatchers are filled with excitement as they anxiously anticipate this event.
As aficionados anxiously anticipate real-time photos and videos of today's complete solar eclipse, excitement is high. These images spread swiftly throughout the internet, gaining popularity and going viral very quickly.
Take a look at what netizens shared on social media:
View of the eclipse from orbit
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10/10 that was the coolest thing I've ever seen pic.twitter.com/X2pgrfinbq
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD)2024 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE — The most stunning natural phenomenon on Earth, a total solar eclipse, swept across North America today. Here’s the entire sequence as seen from Presque Isle, Maine, under crystal clear skies. pic.twitter.com/r2uZfHXsFZ
— John Kraus (@johnkrausphotos)Yay! I saw the Solar Eclipse 🤍😁 pic.twitter.com/xbDLSiqUd3
— DAIJAH J. T. (@woaaaahdaij)I was able to hold up the solar eclipse glasses to my phone just right pic.twitter.com/zx2mdBgz2k
— red3517 (@epicstrumfailgh)Now, let's define a solar eclipse. It happens when the Moon casts a shadow across Earth as it moves in front of the Sun. These alignments are uncommon, though, because of the Moon's orbit's little inclination with respect to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
The sky seems strangely different during a total solar eclipse; it looks like the change from dawn to twilight. If the weather permits, those who are within the eclipse's path might witness the celestial splendor of the sun's corona, which is its outer atmosphere that is usually hidden by the sun's radiance. Those who are in the center of the Moon's shadow when it moves across Earth get to witness the breathtaking totality. This time, the solar eclipse covered a 115-mile totality span that included Canada, the United States, and Mexico.