It has been two weeks since the awe-inspiring total solar eclipse on April 8, which left a lasting impact on all who witnessed it. Readers from around the world shared their incredible eclipse photos with Space.com, with the best images from the 2024 eclipse highlighted in a recent story.
The path of totality crossed four Mexican states and 15 US states before moving through Canada, giving observers in various locations a unique view of the celestial event. General aviation pilot Sichun Wang captured a stunning image of the eclipse from the sky, while Space.com reader Rajat Kumar Pal photographed the eclipse over Stowe, Vermont.
Other notable images include Breck DeWitt capturing an airplane crossing the sun during the partial eclipse phase, Greg Meyer’s fabulous eclipse photographs from Kerrville, Texas, and Robert Antol’s close-up image of the partial eclipse phase from New York. Jim Abels embarked on a 1,100-mile road trip to capture the totality image from Maine, while Space.com content manager Josh Dinner proposed during totality while capturing the eclipse over Bloomington, Indiana.
Belinda Prinz captured the pink solar prominences during the eclipse from Independence, Ohio, and Josh Dury traveled to Dallas, Texas to witness the event. Justin Maune captured a striking totality image from Central Texas after traveling 30 hours, while a heartwarming bonus image shows four-legged friends Lily and Bo enjoying the eclipse in Paducah, Kentucky.
Overall, the photos shared by readers and professionals alike offer a unique and diverse perspective on the recent total solar eclipse, showcasing the beauty and wonder of this rare celestial event.
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