Millions of People Gather to Witness Total Solar Eclipse in North America

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Millions of People Gather to Witness Total Solar Eclipse in North America
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Millions of people have gathered in North America to witness a total solar eclipse, where the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking the sun. While some areas are in the path of totality, others will see a partial eclipse.

The moon eclipses the sun on April 8, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Millions of people have flocked to areas across North America that are in the"path of totality" in order to experience a total solar eclipse . During the event, the moon will pass in between the sun and the Earth, appearing to block the sun.People watch a partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards on April 08, 2024 in New York City.

People watch as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Eagle Pass, Texas, Monday, April 8, 2024.The moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Mazatlan, Mexico, Monday, April 8, 2024.Melissa, left, and Michael Richards watch through solar goggles as the moon partially covers the sun during a total solar eclipse, as seen from Wooster, Ohio, Monday, April 8, 2024.

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