We’re witnessing the total solar eclipse, and we’re super excited because it’s a very rare phenomenon to see. Just moments ago was the peak of the eclipse in Mazatlán, Mexico, where the entirety of the astral phenomenon reached 100%, and almost complete darkness could be observed. It was reported in Mexican media that many birds sought refuge in their nests as if it were night, and four minutes after the totality ended, they could be heard singing again. This phenomenon was incredible, and it will be at least 28 years before we can appreciate something like this again.
In the United States, according to NASA: “Outside the path of totality, people across the contiguous United States will have a chance to see a partial solar eclipse.”
This eclipse is being observed by at least 31 million people across North America, including Mexico and Canada.
First Images of the Eclipse
The first glimpse of the eclipse and its total darkness was seen in Mazatlán, Mexico, and now it’s progressing towards the United States, especially Texas, which is about to witness this great and historic moment. It will end in Maine at 3:35 p.m. EDT. The duration of the totality of the eclipse will be 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
States Where the Eclipse Can Be Observed
The eclipse will begin in Mazatlán, Mexico, and then proceed through the United States, passing through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Afterwards, it will cross Canada through southern Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia, before ending on the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland at 03:46 p.m. Miami time.
What are Baily’s Beads?
Baily’s Beads are a phenomenon observable only during a total solar eclipse, consisting of small “beads” or “drops of light” that form around the irregular outline of the Moon as the solar disk is either being obscured or revealed.
Check out the amazing photos we have of the eclipse!
Photo credits to: José Antonio Hermida
