The eclipse began in the middle of the Pacific, with people on the Cook Islands being the first to witness the phenomenon, and swept across North America, reaching Mexico next.

placeholder image — The eclipse began in the middle of the Pacific, with people on the Cook Islands being the first to witness the phenomenon, and swept across North America, reaching Mexico next.

In Pictures: Millions gather to watch solar eclipse sweep across US

By Staff reporter

Published 8th Apr 2024, 21:35 GMT

Updated 8th Apr 2024, 21:55 GMT

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Totality will last up to four minutes and 28 seconds in certain spots.

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Totality will last up to four minutes and 28 seconds in certain spots.

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