Watchers pray for clouds to part as eclipse has continent in its clutches
It will take just 1 hour, 40 minutes for the moon’s shadow to cross the continent.
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It will take just 1 hour, 40 minutes for the moon’s shadow to cross the continent.
A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse began its race across the continent. Monday's spectacle was eagerly awaited by millions of spectators in the
Eclipse mania gripped all of Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, as the moon swept in front of the sun, blotting out daylight. Almost everyone in North America was guaranteed at least a partial eclipse, weather permitting.
The midday sky turned to night for several minutes during the rare astrological event.
A total solar eclipse raced across North America on Monday, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.