The best photos of the 2024 solar eclipse

Solar eclipse 2024 photos.

A moment to remember.

The eclipse made an impact on millions.

The long-awaited day finally arrived for millions of people in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.

This phenomenon began in the Pacific and was first observed in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico.

As this is a moment many will remember for the rest of their lives, we share with you some of the best photos of the solar eclipse 2024.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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First of all, what is a solar eclipse? It is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun.

The moon blocks the sunlight entirely or partially in certain areas of the Earth.

What makes this experience more spectacular is that it occurs during the day.

In the places that experience totality, it’s pitch black for several minutes.

What happens during this phenomenon?

Solar eclipse 2024 photos from Mazatlan / PHOTO: The Associated Press

During a total solar eclipse, the corona, or the outer atmosphere of the sun, is visible around the moon.

It is a fascinating spectacle and often attract the attention of observers and astronomy enthusiasts from around the world.

However, looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can be dangerous for your eyesight without proper protection.

For this reason, it is necessary to use special glasses or projection devices. People interested acquired theirs several days in advance.

It’s an ideal moment to enjoy with family

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Enjoying an experience like this is a good excuse to gather with family or friends.

Several days before the solar eclipse in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, there were events celebrating it.

Even though the exact time when the eclipse would start was known, many decided to camp out the night before.

Others took the opportunity to have a picnic day. Photos and videos were essential.

When will the next eclipse take place?

Solar eclipse 2024 photos / PHOTO: The Associated Press

According to CNN, the next solar eclipse in the U.S. will take place in August 2044.

If you look at the sun during an eclipse without protection, you could damage your eyesight.

During the 2017 eclipse, a young man was diagnosed with solar retinopathy, or retinal damage, due to exposure to solar radiation.

The doctors who treated him believed he used glasses that did not meet safety standards. It is a permanent condition.

You can reuse your eclipse glasses

PHOTO: The Associated Press

Among the best solar eclipse 2024 photos is that of Yurem Rodriguez in Eagle Pass, Texas.

According to CNN, if your glasses meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard and are undamaged, they can be reused.

The impact of this unforgettable experience was such that many people could not contain their tears.

Witnesses in various places in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, who were able to see the eclipse, were filled with joy.