Total solar eclipse, Mexico, 1991: My first time in the moon's shadow

I saw my first total solar eclipse from Mexico on July 11, 1991. It was one of the longest eclipses of the 20th century -- and it got me hooked on chasing the moon's shadow...

[@beckysegundo6688]

July 11,1991 I saw the best partial eclipse from Tucson Arizona. Then I saw my first totality August 21,2017 from Idaho Falls that I waited 33 years for. Already making plans to go see my next totality from Dallas Texas in April 8,2024

[@rockwithyou2006]

The 1991 eclipse was the best ever. Almost 7 mins of totality with almost no cloud cover. I can never see anything like that again I guess. I wish I could make it to Luxor in 2027 for the 6mins 30 secs of totality and no cloud cover.

[@betsygodwin8938]

Found your video from the FB eclipse group. Forwarded to "the moment" and just cried listening to everyone. Thank you!!!!!

[@cindyg9811]

I cried as well!

[@ernestomendozatheremin]

Great video. I remember this eclipse very well. Those where days of hope.

[@joannedinsmore37]

I saw the eclipse from the north bank of the lago de Cuitzeo. My two friends and I were the only people there and there were no clouds nearby. Lake effect. The white rental car was covered with sleeping bees, flies, and dragonflies.

[@hugosophy]

I was in Guadalajara Mexico on this date. I remember when totality hit it got so dark roosters started to crow thinking it was daybreak again lol

[@cxcece5115]

My mom said the same thing lol. She was in Guanajuato Mexico. Everyone went inside because they thought it would affect them. They lived in a really small rancho so people did not know what it was.

[@kenfiscus99]

We were on a cruise ship off of Mazatlan southeast of you and had to go out to sea to find a hole in the clouds. The captain found us a spot to see the whole eclipse. It was a close call.

[@JK_Vegas]

Headed to Mazatlán to watch next month. Hoping for no clouds! Tried to book a cruise but sadly waited too long and they were sold out. Can't wait for my wife to see what I saw in 2017 in Wyoming. I haven't stopped talking about it in 6 years 😅 Hopefully she will soon understand why :)