2024 solar eclipse darkens sky for millions across U.S. | Special Report

Millions of Americans watched the sun briefly vanish behind the moon during the rare total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Watch the CBS News special report, "Total Eclipse of the Heartland," for full coverage of the rare event.
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[@ohmss069]

I saw it in Dallas. The most freaking incredible thing I’ve ever seen, no exaggeration. Your whole surroundings turn to dusk, the sun disappears and is replaced by a hole in the sky, surrounded by a pink, blue and yellow ring of light, and your heart fills with awe, and a little bit of fear! Makes you feel amazed, small, and out of control. This is what the philosophers call the sublime.

[@lilyanamenchaca]

I’m also in Dallas we kept our 7,10 and 12 year old boys home and got to experience it together. Perfect view it really was amazing 🤩

[@frankendoodle6379]

It surely was an experience like no other. Nothing short of magical. This has now become more of an obsession than ever, we have to see more. 🥲

[@mk-ultra3875]

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[@melanielecompte5997]

Saw Same Thing when I was in elementary school. I'm in my late 60's. NOT NEW Phenomenon!

[@BerthaWheeler]

*I love the grounded reality of this channel!!!* Retirement took a toll on my finances, but with my involvement in the digital market, $27,000 weekly returns has been life changing. AWESOME GOD❤️

[@BerthaWheeler]

Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!

[@LovelyLemming-bq2kk]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?

[@LovelyLemming-bq2kk]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@BerthaWheeler]

Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested Ms Maria Angelina Alexander.

[@BerthaWheeler]

After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom.

[@9amStudio]

I think our nation needed this positive out of this world event

[@rigelb9025]

Did it ever. In fact, the entire world need it. Sometimes you've gotta get out of your world, to come back to reality.

[@FrankieTalki]

Trump Lover, Popular vote is against you.

[@DeadlyBeast205]

Solar eclipses are keys to world peace

[@kearifamousc9249]

that's it ,can this say no retiring to do righteous men and women that we cry support for UIRAINIAN LANDS.. Israel Lands future with Jews and Palestine

[@sueblood7793]

It's just like giving a dying person a drink of water so they fall back asleep.

[@michaelhurley5093]

I live right below Erie and when it happened, it took your breath away. One can die happy knowing they witnessed it.

[@MelSac007]

In 1950s I experienced the total solar Eclipse in the Philippines 10 am it started and by 12 noon it was dark like 12 midnites, I saw all the stars came out , it was beautiful...

[@isaactaactaac8550]

I witness that too.Was just a kid then..we used glass blacken it in fire place..

[@erikakossany]

Wow 🤩

[@sueblood7793]

Which way did the moon travel to cross the sun ? I appreciate your firsthand experience & this is a serious ❓

[@rodericksumaway5441]

Billions of people will be died in Armageddon, sO, WOrship JEHOVAH GOD father of Jesus, d end is very neAr

[@rodericksumaway5441]

​@@isaactaactaac8550-wOrship JEHOVAH GOD father of Jesus, d end is very neAr

[@emmasalva6311]

Praise God for showing this beauty

[@JudeScott007]

IF there was a god, he'd give us more of em...

[@rigelb9025]

@@JudeScott007 What??

[@WednesdaysDragon]

​@judithscott9134 You're okay to, not believe in God...God believes in you.

[@vincentsimtustus]

❤

[@Helgardt6189]

@@JudeScott007Have some faith.

[@theradiantchild]

The TV really doesnt do it an ounce of justice. Beyond words

[@eileengraber6118]

The Heavens declare HIS Glory !!!

[@christadawnwheeler2696]

Full eclipse in Indiana. It was beyond words. Got goosebumps and even got teary-eyed! The cheers, carhorns, and even fireworks, the whole community was celebrating. This was a moment that I will never forget. Neither will the bats that were very confused!!

[@ericjohnorenciada5062]

ahaha I can't imagine what the bats would think, oh wake up it's night time, 3 + minutes later, like whut? ahaha

[@user-gp4iv4gv5m]

Stop lying

[@sueblood7793]

From which direction did the moon come ??

[@DustyTail]

Sorry but the fireworks were a scourge. Ridiculous. Like a once in a lifetime event wasn’t enough and weirdos wanna bother with fireworks. Total ecl… buffoonery. Fr.

[@rodericksumaway5441]

​@@ericjohnorenciada5062-wOrship JEHOVAH GOD father of Jesus, d end is very neAr

[@theradiantchild]

This was profound. I got emotional on how beautiful this was. Once in a lifetime opportunity

[@paulmerritt2484]

It is not a once in a lifetime experience. It will happen again. Many more times.

[@theradiantchild]

@@paulmerritt2484 I know but for me it was since it passed through where I live.

[@christadawnwheeler2696]

@paulmerritt2484 For some people a total eclipse is a "once in a lifetime event." I'm 48 yrs old and up till now have only seen partial eclipses.

[@ElsaElderd7966]

I saw it from Chelsea Massachusetts ❤ my second complete eclipse, it feels magical and cold air you feel the connection with the universe ❤

[@sharonmorris5711]

My GOD"" He's so AWESOME "" WOW!!! Beautiful Beautiful 😍😊❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rebeccacalugcug3934]

Thank you Lord, how great thou art 🙏🙌

[@myrnasalazar8955]

Fantastic creation of our Almighty GOD!!! It's great!!!!❤

[@rebeccacalugcug3934]

Hallelujah 🙏Thank you Lord for your amazing creation. 🙌🙏

[@Caustic6969]

Was an amazing experience and everyone i met was very nice.

[@MiketheratguyMultimedia]

Total eclipse in Flora, IL. I was pretty shocked seeing that the sky didn't really darken at all for us in 2017. This was the first total solar eclipse I've ever seen and, based on what I've been hearing, maybe the last. I'm very grateful to have been alive to experience this, and to get to watch it with my dad as well.

[@chezzachezza7325]

Australian here love ❤️ the enthusiasm we are jealous 😂

[@warrenadams2157]

The United States Got MOONED TODAY 😂

[@christadawnwheeler2696]

Best mooning I ever had!!!!! 🤣

[@edub9930]

Bro lmao 😂😅😂

[@user-cr4gs6nw8x]

Thanku lord how great your art is?????!!!??

[@teresaellis895]

Indiana had the most perfect weather.It was really cool.

[@JasonK.-cy2tl]

A true sign and wonder from God Almighty. Breathtaking and Incredible.

[@nibby62]

Yes, indeed! A reminder and reflection of our Lord's almighty and glorious power! Such a beautiful gift! ✨

[@deewesthill1213]

​@@nibby62 The moon god triumphs for a few minutes over the sun! 😊

[@simply-tom]

I have never witnessed in my life, a total eclipse! That must've been some experience. Out here in California, we only got a 60% coverage at most so it was still broad daylight with a little bit of an amberish ambience state wide. But to be out in the dark completely like that at noon time, wow!!! I can't imagine that.

[@DustyTail]

My first. Live in Indy, but now I want to book a trip to Iceland to see Iceland and another emotional experience from another amazing eclipse.

[@joshmontgomery9942]

Saw this from south Ontario. It was the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing during totality and I didn’t think it would look nearly as amazing as it did

[@DustyTail]

The hype was understated in fact.

[@estellebotha7331]

I can only see God in this wonderfull eclipse. I am in SA, but thanks to you people I also share in it. Thanks

[@ericmccaulley5008]

The CBS introduction to this event was awsome.

[@jrimmer4987]

i think all the talking during the darkness is distracting just show the dark and silence

[@roxanneharrow6486]

I was in Cincinnati...It looked dark but like a flashlight or fluorescent light was on us. Shadows of the rays of the sun made it look like the ground was moving. It was sluggish movement at first, then everything went so fast. The whole neighborhood was quiet.

[@AnitaBella9999]

This is the only time I watch the news 😊

[@bobgrob4]

the rest is propaganda and brainwashing with a little truth sprinkled in on occasion.

[@no-orwelliandystopia]

"Geometric perfection " God is Great🌗🌘🌑🌌🌔🌕

[@MMuaPejueli]

Total Esclipe of da heart ❤️

[@lucytuck1730]

What can be said about God’s hand in this to show His creation declaring the majesty and glory of Almighty God❤

[@eh4236]

It is amazing to experience a total solar eclipse. I experienced this back in 2017 in Charleston, SC. Pretty surreal. I am in Georgia so I saw the partial eclipse today. The weather was perfect. I was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Columbus, Indiana. Enjoy the show my northern friends.

[@taygoodwin3827]

I was here in Columbia sc during that one. Definitely a surreal moment

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

​@@taygoodwin3827 Same...I was there filming

[@times461]

Here today in Marion Indiana 2 mins of totality was glorious

[@matthewcarlon4596]

You're luck then, we were in north charleston, sc at the time and 10 minutes or less before totality clouds and severe weather moved in and we totally missed it....but thru the louds we saw the bright flash in the clouds when it eclipsed....i missed this one too, in person. I sure hope im alive to see the next one in 2078, but in the meantime I'm waiting to see the one in 2045.

[@eh4236]

@@times461 My brother lives in Greenfield and he was cooking out with his family today.

[@christinegreenberg1145]

Always takes my breath away.

[@iradorsey4771]

This crazy spectacle is just a reminder that The Most High still exist

[@dorzquillope2922]

❤ true 🙏

[@alexdifaso4776]

no it just proves Copernicus was right.

[@JOCELYNONGOBENZASTEIN]

An awesome experience

[@dressdenblack]

I was lucky enough to live in an area where we didn't have crowds form so I could enjoy the totality all by myself

[@serrielu8025]

Idk. I think sharing this with friends family or strangers is so much more rewarding.

[@gbp4998]

You guys are so lucky to witness that. Wish we can see it from Australia.

[@PaulC-ss5uo]

July 2028

[@DustyTail]

Live in Indy watched the eclipse a few miles from IMS. 🏁. I want to visit Australia 🇦🇺.

[@Jessica-ul6me]

This one was amazing! We had a full 2 minutes in Mesopotamia Ohio. The Amish next door stopped mowing their lawn just in time to check it out 😂 and we all cheered. It got cold, 360 sunset, stars out, just nuts! ❤

[@perpetuahwaruguru3504]

I wish I was there to experience this wonderful moments. So beautiful indeed

[@Refrigerator44]

A moment to ponder the wonders of the universe, we have a gorgeous position in it.

[@user-lk4rl4rc9u]

It's GOD's unique, amazing, breathtaking Universal Creation to be cherished while we are here on Earth 🌎🌍. Wish & pray 🙏 for World 🌍 Peace, Unity, Love, Happiness, Admiration, Gratefulness & Humbleness. God bless 🙏 Everyone. :-)

[@suskagusip1036]

Amen

[@stevensheegog3942]

I was north of Nashville in 2017 and today I was just outside of Batesville AR. It was a perfectly clear sky and it appeared closer than in 2017. I thank GOD for blessing me to experience both.

[@joeskys2362]

This was incredible!

[@xuanlam6925]

All the schools are talking about this even my school

[@mujkocka]

Great place to watch was Montreal. We had a clear blue sky and totality :-)

[@annking1576]

Right below you in Tupper Lake, NY! Clouds cleared out & had a gorgeous view!

[@ChattieCathie]

Toronto and Niagara Falls it was cloudy

[@serrielu8025]

Clear hear in Indy. Was incredible. 😢

[@anjelinagrock706]

we sure did..,Finally we got clear skies for something. important... i was on lakeshore by the water, it was amazing and sooo many people showed up.

[@daryldeal]

In a northwest suburb of Indy, there were a few but very thin or wispy clouds. The sun was still clear and the corona visible. The thin clouds added to an eerie effect. It was nothing short of breathtaking. As awe-inspiring as the experience in southern IL in 2017.

[@juneashie893]

Total Eclipse is God's message to many, millions of people, to be in the moment! Wonderful!

[@edub9930]

...or that he's mad at us & our way of living

[@greegearl1542]

The Sun is over 1,300,000 times the size of the Earth. The Sun's diameter is over 109 times the diameter of the Earth. Just to clarify some of the accidental wrong information given in this broadcast. It happens.

[@chrissysviews]

I think that the reporter at 35:00 should’ve let the newlyweds enjoy their moment because he kind of ruined it for them, interrupting them and asking them questions and the gentleman was even saying “ yeah you see the ring around the sun it’s so cool and amazing” in other words, he was trying to shift the focus just for the meantime. Insanely rude to take that away from them even though I’m glad they were still able to see it, but not fully because they were being interrupted questions at the time of totality.. I watched it from Dallas, Texas, and it was the most amazing thing ever ! 🙌✨🌞🌑❤️

[@impactmediatv.caribbean]

Loving the reactions to this recent solar eclipse 😁

[@antonioartis6778]

We had 93.7% coverage here in Columbia md. It was still awesome! 2017 wasn't a good as this one here

[@aniciasarajan3456]

Amazing scene indeed!

[@donnapalmeri9573]

Glad to see it on CBS TV!!

[@ajaythomas8997]

i think these reporters should do some reading before doing something like this because the amount of wrong information they are giving

[@erikakossany]

Exactly 😂

[@lizardlovin]

The moon was with the sun from sunrise to sunset yesterday As the sun and moon rose 2 mins apart and set 3 mins apart, so I'm assuming thats why there was a total solar eclipse that day, I've looked back each month of new moons this year and the time difference between them both rising at setting at nearly the same time was the differences were a good 10 to 45mins apart not just 2 or 3 m8nutes

[@user-cr4gs6nw8x]

Thanku lord for amazing thy art!!!

[@DivinelyGuided2911]

Thanks. I missed it this time. I was on my computer.

[@ericmccaulley5008]

Well, you can always catch the next one in 2525.

[@DivinelyGuided2911]

@@ericmccaulley5008 😂🤣😂

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

Beautiful!

[@no-orwelliandystopia]

She said"what's the science behind that"??, There's must be a Glorious Holly Power that could create such a magnificent incredible galaxy rotation and order

[@carolynross1248]

I just couldn’t finish this totality, totality,totality,totality……….😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@Payton_Jordan1997]

I thought. That's all. Eclipse was tomorrow April 9th. Today. It says it's April 8th. Here in thunder Bay Ontario.

[@TattedIrishxxx]

Coming from Northeast Ohio, my 72 year old mom and I drove around, enjoying our cannabis and stopped at a random Burger King outside of Norwalk and watched it! Such an amazing moment! Everyone was in such awe, everything seemed so peaceful and like we were all One. ✌🏽 ❤️ 🌍 The States needed this moment of Wholeness. ❤🌍🌕🌖🫶

[@gantz0949]

Weed and BK and an eclipse nice

[@PaulC-ss5uo]

There were some breaks in the clouds in Niagara Falls especially towards the end of totality, it's just so amazing to be able to walk out of your house and have it pass overhead.

[@JudeScott007]

In 2017I was in Madras Oregon. I blasted Chris Cornell acoustic solo version of "Blackhole Sun" at the pre-event tailgate scene along with others about the sun and moon. The human unity and collective power of the awe being sensed by all still takes my breath away in the telling. At the moment of totality I fell to my knees.

[@mickaelalynngregorypipes]

I cried. Incredible

[@christadawnwheeler2696]

I did too!!​@mickaelalynngregorypipes

[@dorzquillope2922]

I got goosebumps. I felt the Presence of the Almighty.

[@cindyc7927]

Amazing Grace…Thank You Creator GOD ALMIGHTY In JESUS NAME. 🔥❤️🌺👏

[@yvonneharris374]

Outstanding! ❤

[@21nitro21]

Glad the world is coming together.

[@bachirterre3044]

عن ابنِ عمر عن النبي قال: «إِن الشمس والقمر لا يخسفانِ لموت أَحد ولا لحياته ولكنهما آيتانِ من آيات اللّه فإِذا رأَيتموها فصلوا». ٠٠٠٠ فظاهرة الكسوف والخسوف وإن أمكن معرفة أسبابها، والتنبؤ عنها، تدل على قدرة الله على كل شيء، وأنه وحده المستحق للعبادة ❤❤❤

[@54725]

Imagine how excited you would be to read the true account of the creation and the creator in the Bible instead of the corrupted version 500 years later!! Hope you will do that. It will change your life

[@ChrisRaine.]

I think, if I had waited for a long time for a once in a lifetime experience, to see darkness in the middle of the day, to look up and see that eclipse and some people were there walking around with a spotlight taking to me or others nearby while we were recording it, I would be a bit annoyed!

[@suongnguyen9866]

❤❤❤❤❤Thankyou so much

[@francoiselemeur7325]

Imagine the absolute hysteria if a ship came out of space......hilarious

[@LoredanaLanzo-iq8ux]

😂

[@andreastinson8457]

This was my 1st one I didn't get a chance to see it back in 2017 but I was at work today when it happened and it was wonderful we didn't get total darkness but we got almost 90% and it looked like it was 5 or 6 in the morning when the sun hadn't risen yet truly amazing

[@pianoandguitarlover2773]

I was at the hospital in Rochestor, NY, and was able to see it.

[@ChattieCathie]

I didnt even know there was one in 2017 but I watched 1 in the 90s. Next one is in October 2024 but can only be seen in South America. Next one for N. America is 2044

[@maelardizabal2917]

It is like a love story❤. You are sunlight😊❤and I moon joined by God in Heaven. Amazing grace . Heavenly incomparable to anything in this world 🌎🌍 Perfect Lord thanks we are jealous.😅

[@user-sb7qp6gc6d]

Solar eclipse 2024.

[@antonioartis6778]

Bill Nye the Science Guy!!

[@cindym5896]

❤

[@JudeScott007]

Imagine seeing that as ancient man and how so much mystical thought arose. I try to imagine the feeling those ancient, uneducated (not yet) innocent minds concieved and what it must have influenced... Wonder, Mystery, Conjecture, Debate, Horror, Confusion, Spirituality, Curiosity Significance, Unity, Continue

[@edub9930]

Repeat

[@girlonfire2.076]

We are the ancients

[@cristinadelemon6019]

The whole Universe declares the glory of God 🙏💖👍

[@kangoclap]

In cleveland, it was a perfect view then total darkness! what an exceptional moment! that was awesome!!!!

[@gantz0949]

So jealous. Here in Northern California it was like nothing

[@deewesthill1213]

​​​@@gantz0949 The only noticeable features of the 45% eclipse here in Sacramento were just before the start of it an abrupt drop in temperature together with a brisk cool breeze blowing. That happened too during the August 2017 79% eclipse, but that one also included a fascinating weird change in the sky color to a mottled grayish-blue. This time i didn't notice any sky change, and none of many photos i took of the sun (very carefully avoiding looking at it) showed a "bite" out of it. I'm so envious of everyone who has gotten to enjoy the full totality experience!

[@GodmyX]

Thank you for the emotions and greetings fom Europe, Czech Republic!

[@marilynbalute9276]

Truly amazing

[@YouChwb]

Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side Of The Moon" moment.

[@etiger675]

Thank you! AMAZING

[@manghetipulamte4357]

thank you Amazing

[@jayraphaeljiaosallent]

imagine if this happened on New years eve

[@justwondrin]

This was the most beautiful coverage. Great guests. Seeing Nora O’Donnell and other newscasters experience such a heart opening experience live was moving. Thank you!

[@ThamiumOne]

Are you talking about Norah O'Donnell?

[@francoiselemeur7325]

No darkness at all in n.y city....no difference at all between day or darkness...still sunny...

[@cachet633]

Is there anybody says the SUN is Flat?😂😂😂

[@DustyTail]

Ha. not heard that stated before. 🤔. Makes me think do some think clouds are flat.

[@jaellagarvey7709]

There's something strange about this eclipse

[@melisaross2468]

Totally agree with ya on that I kept telling my daughter it looks weird out here like a haze I live in NC CLOSE TO CHARLOTTE I DIDNT BUY NO SPECIAL GLASSES USED MY SUN GLASSES NEVER SEEN THE DAMN MOON NOTHING BUT THE SUN I USED MY IPHONE 15 pro max it zooms pretty far up in the sky I think I caught a bird flying and then I there was some lights up there around the sun and in different spots on my pics it’s freaking weird it was dark in that area with freaking weird wish u could post pics on here it looked like 2 circles jus weird as 💩

[@rigelb9025]

What is it?

[@eleonoravishenina5482]

Holograms , as everything else around us . ​@@melisaross2468

[@erikakossany]

@@rigelb9025yeah…. Lord what is it 😂

[@mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38]

Seems like every other eclipse under the sun.

[@timothysmith7888]

“… the moon’s shadow will completely block the sun…” “…disorientating…” “…the Sun is 400 times the size of Earth…” (did these broadcast “journalists” do ANY homework?!) 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

[@YooTooobJeff]

The shadow path appears as a slight curve but it's actually straight and the Earth is the curved sphere... When you flatten the Earth for a map then the path will describe the curve we see... It was TOTALLY AWESOME!!!

[@kurtsampson4942]

Well done CBS on a great special report.

[@hangten1904]

They say the next one is in 2045

[@hbahramy8546]

Total clips in 375 years

[@JasonBower-ql3cd]

Block the Evil Orange, because Black is Beautiful. ✨🌚🌑🌗🌘

[@mickaelalynngregorypipes]

INCREDIBLE

[@megolhusau]

Such a brilliant and ingenious presentation of the weather showing the clarity of viewing the phenomenon

[@rigelb9025]

It's CBS. What do you expect! Which ironically, every sunday (which means sun's day) morning, host their show called 'Here comes the sun'. And on this monday (which means moon's day), they're hosting the total lunar (or solar) eclipse. Such a stellar network, aren't they.

[@pharaohoni]

God's Day has been today. What a blessed of a its been. God Bless Pharaoh Oni

[@user-vw9gm5ev8y]

Do you know my dog was trembling and I knew we weren't cold now I knew because you mentioned animals wow

[@deewesthill1213]

A very special time to bond with our beloved furry friends! 🐾💖

[@fiverider]

Jesus helps everyone ❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@ednicdao3721]

Amazing

[@WednesdaysDragon]

Greetings from Forest Ohio! 🌿🌻 A perfect event seen here!