Watch emotional moments as skywatchers view solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse - nicknamed the Great North American Eclipse for its long path over North America - was visible in the sky over parts of Mexico, 15 U.S. states and eastern Canada. Watch a roundup of stunning moments from the people watching the eclipse, and the eclipse itself.
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#SolarEclipse #Eclipse #Eclipse2024

[@marcusfossa6695]

"You don't see it very often, thousands of people stopped in their tracks to look up at the stars."

[@rsamsnan]

We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their ownselves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Quran) is the truth. Is it not sufficient in regard to your Lord that He is a Witness over all things?

[@TheNecropolis20]

it was a really great eclipse

[@ChicPooPo0]

And I hope they keep smiling after the next pandemic.

[@shadowgrandmaster]

Wow this is a very emotional, heart warming phenomenon. I saw dozens of people crying unabashedly and couples hugging and kissing. Very romantic.

[@macywood4619]

@user-dn2hb1xl2lAmen! I cried because I felt the power of God!

[@macywood4619]

@@heiditaylor6206Amen!

[@rsamsnan]

We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth. But is it not sufficient concerning your Lord that He is, over all things, a Witness? Abridged Explanation of the Quran I will show them My signs in the heavens and on earth. I will show them My signs within souls so that it will become clear to them without any doubt that this Qur’ān is the truth without any doubt. Is it not enough for these idolaters that the Qur’ān is true by Allah’s testimony that it is from Him? Who can be a greater witness than Allah? If they were seeking the truth they would have sufficed with the testimony of their Lord. We will show them Our Signs in the universe, and in their ownselves, until it becomes manifest to them that this (the Quran) is the truth. Is it not sufficient in regard to your Lord that He is a Witness over all things?

[@IdiotSandwich122]

​@user-dn2hb1xl2l Every moment is an opportunity for repentance. We're allowed to be happy.

[@WestCascades]

​@user-dn2hb1xl2lHappiness is part of repentance. The three letter word "Joy" is our fathers goal for us.Yes, we may crawl through a mile of mud to reach that oneness with Jesus. But happiness can be felt along the way.

[@natel2046]

It's nice to see everyone happy for once

[@AnthonyD-yy2in]

Americans need to come together. It's never too late... 🙂

[@forgiatocapone7279]

It is ​@@AnthonyD-yy2in

[@ge2623]

Thanks Biden.

[@sohaibnisar7456]

Allah se drna chahiye Allah hmy muaaf farmae aur hmy hidayat ata farmae Ameen 🤲🏼

[@st4r444]

Even trump

[@daisyprincess1989]

Today I saw my first ever total solar eclipse right in my backyard in Ohio... I cried when I saw the beauty of the moon passing in front of the sun. It was the most beautiful thing that I had ever seen in my entire life, like it had came from a dream.

[@alisonr8771]

im watching all the footage from north america - from my little office in Glasgow Scotland, and I am absolutely overwhelmed with tears and emotion welling up from my gut. this has to be life changing for everyone that witnessed this. how very special. I am glad you got to witness this from your garden - how very powerful

[@HardestTargett]

I gathered about 15 people at the maximum point of totality to watch it around 2017 or something. Only one other person took off their glasses because everyone was afraid to go blind. It was indescribable how awesome it was. I hope you saw the totality without glasses. I pity the 13 people that didn’t remove theirs. Nobody in my family removed theirs. Only the one friend that I brought with me. I desperately wanted to see this one but it wasn’t possible for me.

[@daisyprincess1989]

@@HardestTargett Yes, I did watch the totality without glasses, it was absolutely gorgeous, I was speechless with how dream like it was!

[@HardestTargett]

And no I’m not blind. I’m in another country now.

[@ronjohnson8119]

It really was absolutely surreal. When it hit totality my jaw just fell wide open and I couldn’t move.

[@acousticarchivefortwayne930]

We saw the eclipse today from Indiana. The slow fade of sunlight and colors altered as the moon aligned with the sun until we entered the zone of totality. It's tempting to say it reinforced a feeling of our insignificance in the universe but it was the complete opposite. Instead It bolstered our sense of belonging to a magnificent world, full of wonder and joy, where for a brief moment in time we felt a connection with the grand and glorious within and beyond ourselves. What an experience!

[@philmccracken179]

Earth is flat and stationary

[@iJuce]

@@philmccracken179partially

[@offthegridmusic952]

I was in Ohio! It was legit life changing!! I feel so blessed to have witnessed it! It was so beautiful

[@JJUnohu]

Life changing??....there are two to five solar eclipses visible from somewhere on earth every year

[@JugsOnMySack]

Repent of your sins now or forever perish

[@StormChaserMaci.]

Changed me also. I saw it from in Texas.

[@CarrotSurvivor]

Saw totality here in Montreal it was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen and will never forget for the rest of my life. It went dark with a sunset eveywhere, and I could look right at the dim glowing halo it was just incredible

[@JugsOnMySack]

Repent of your sins now or forever perish

[@gravitationalredshift]

Saw it for the first time today in New York and I... don't really have any words to describe it. I've seen photos and videos, knew what to expect, yet still got blown away by the beauty of it all. Ended up sobbing through all 3 minutes of totality but the trip was so worth it. Best thing a human can ever see

[@nmikali3848]

It was a stunning performance in the heavens, but watching this video...what a beautiful sight on earth...all these people smiling, happy, looking to the sky...this was a beautiful sight too❤

[@FoOtFoOt542]

Most fantastic natural phenomena I’ve ever experienced. Absolutely awe inspiring.

[@JugsOnMySack]

Repent of your sins now or forever perish

[@newyork4311]

This was the greatest moment of my life.

[@commonsenseparty1396]

That is Mother Earth, putting an amazing show for us in full display for free, reminding us to enjoy the little things that can be priceless and, at the same time, breathing.

[@macywood4619]

This was God!

[@Michelle-tk9jq]

We are one human race after all. Beautiful.

[@oriondonoho8822]

I saw the full,total one in Indiana at my house it was the best experience I ever had seen this in my life

[@pegs1659]

I'm in Indiana too and it was so awesome!

[@LuciaChaurand]

I liked people are happy to see of the solar eclipse.

[@JugsOnMySack]

Repent of your sins now or forever perish

[@LuciaChaurand]

@@JugsOnMySack I Don't know i can't do of sins Repent.

[@ge2623]

People's reactions and thoughts on stuff is so important to me.

[@thejeremymotley]

satire?

[@ge2623]

@@thejeremymotley Very much.

[@PhantaxPlays]

Crazy ... It's almost like you have the option not to watch the video

[@ge2623]

@@PhantaxPlays I didn't. Just mocking the title.

[@Ed-324_D]

you’re all lucky experiencing that amazing event….how i wish to experience and witness that incredible moment too☺️🙏❗️ God Bless everyone ❤

[@tnnsboy18]

I saw it in TX, few clouds, but still a wonderful experience. I saw it with my mom, it may be the last time to do something with her.

[@2hot2bstr8official]

hugs to you. what a beautiful post. i relate.

[@JugsOnMySack]

Repent of your sins now or forever perish

[@tnnsboy18]

@@JugsOnMySack I'm not into that voodoo stuff... sorry... that's all you.

[@macywood4619]

Okay!

[@StormChaserMaci.]

Saw this one in person in Texas right in the center. Unless you see this in person there are no words to describe what it is like. What I saw today was the most beautiful & incredible thing I have EVER witnessed. If you haven't seen one of these total solar eclipses, you need to do it in your lifetime. It had a profound impact on me, & I can't quite explain how.

[@ronjohnson8119]

I can’t stop thinking about what I saw.

[@kambalnilalahapoy3307]

Why do i feel like crying? 💗

[@ytc257]

Do you know Jesus is a messenger of God

[@otiliaczego8182]

It has nothing to do with Jesus. It has everything to do with your heart, your own personal connection with the creator, your owe of the creation itself. I also feel like crying, just watching the video and reading your comments. We are being united in love and owe of the creation and the fact that we are part of it. A moment of great awakening ❤❤❤

[@StormChaserMaci.]

I know what you feel. I felt it when I witnessed this one in south TX today.

[@migrose6547]

We had totality here in Montréal Canada. It was beautiful. I had goosebumps.

[@Abutado]

As an Oregonian that witnessed the 2017 eclipse, I can attest that it indeed is incredible

[@dixielou4002]

Saw totality in Texas today. Such a beautiful sight!

[@StormChaserMaci.]

I saw it in south TX. Where did u see?

[@brett1234-s7f]

I saw it in dallas it was perfect out luckily

[@Luisr777]

Best part am probably only human in history to watch a solar eclipse in my bed from my windows in 4k this was amazing 👏

[@semoneg2826]

Can't blame you❤❤

[@Grill.N.Chillz]

I am bed bound and have not been able to walk due to a medical condition so being able to see these reactions through the internet is miraculous. Thank you everybody ❤

[@rhouser1280]

Not the leading up to it or after, but the 3 mins of totality were 3 mins that Idk if I could ever describe to someone that didn’t see it. It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen! Idk how else to say it

[@km.scrivo]

Witnessed it in southeast Michigan, saw it in near totality and I started to tear up a bit, basking the understanding that we as human beings have the opportunity to witness this majestic astronomical feat.

[@gunzandgodz]

Looked unreal in Indiana. Not a cloud in the sky and people went wild when the street lights began to come on and that White Halo appeared around the moon.

[@DeEnigeEchteFAUST]

I witnissed one many years ago and also had to cry because you realise how small we actually are in this huge universe.

[@WestCascades]

We maybe small, but our thoughts are large.

[@mbourne16]

I'm happy to see that this brought a lot of ppl together..#unity

[@krystalann98]

A joyous occasion i thiink God knew he could get just about everyone together🌑🤗❤️✌️🙏

[@mariarosaritoregulto8796]

thank you for a chance to watch in your video the solar eclipse ...a moment in time to remember..May God bless you all there and here in the Philippines. ❤😊 ...as these eclipse proclaim the dark shadow that covered our nations will be cleared now..as the moon that covers the sun return to its original movement/rotation in.space...🙏❤

[@joshuarefuge669]

The most amazing part is that this all happened on my birthday today. I wonder how many of y'all noticed that also you could see the small red dwarf Proxima centauri right under the sun

[@dixielou4002]

I saw it but didn't know what it was. Happy Birthday!

[@theprophetessnastacia]

Happy Birthday 🎉

[@gravitationalredshift]

That's not a red dwarf. It's called a prominence and it's like a small flare on the Sun's surface. The Sun is near a solar maximum rn so it's much more active than it was in 2017, so we get the chance to see these awesome things that weren't as visible last eclipse!

[@joshuarefuge669]

Well thank you very much regardless of what it was that was awesome and it was an amazing day for everybody and I'm happy that everybody got to share it together

[@ptolemy4951]

Hope you are honest and not npc

[@carlaarena9945]

Loved every seconds to minutes mind blowing ❤

[@tammyc5659]

that was just awesome, if everyone could come together like that more the world would be a better place!

[@tonyv1796]

here in ontario clouds rolled in a covered it but it was easy to tell the second it was a full eclipse it was like dusk.

[@evonne315]

If you don't have to miss it, don't miss it. ❤

[@GirlsgirlsGirls-dq9kl]

Hi

[@christanjesus4050]

Our god. Is so awesome. God in the sky

[@exospaceman8209]

I had the privilege of witnessing the solar eclipse in Kerrville a few hours ago. Despite the cloudy weather, it was a phenomenal experience that I will never forget. This was my first time seeing a solar eclipse.

[@LinaDoesNailsOffi]

Wow so NOicE

[@ReginaVargova]

Nadhera Pán Boh nám ukazuje že je všemohúci Boh Aleluja Slava ❤ Isusu ❤Kristu ❤❤❤

[@Vessel4MyFather]

ALL i can see is How GREAT IS OUR GOD! i see GOD throughout the ENTIRE sight here! SO HEARTBREAKING THAT THE MASSES CANNOT SEE THE TRUTH THAT WAS RIGHT BEFORE THEM. 😢💔🙏

[@al28854]

what a great time to be in the porta potty rental business in America

[@someone_09876]

What an experience!

[@SonnyCambiado-m5r]

But the scary message ,," what will happen next ?? The message of this eclipse.

[@Dozjah]

It only took the eclipse for ppl to get off there phones.

[@WestCascades]

Yes indeed. Your very astute. Good observation.

[@goldenangel3789]

“God’s Beauty on earth”!! “Thank You Lord 🙏🏽”!

[@magangregory1386]

Look at the wonders of God ❤

[@CherylMotherofSeven]

There was an Eclipse in Nineveh when Jonah preached destruction comes in 40 days. They all repented and God spared their city. (Sounds like a good idea) Jesus is coming soon.

[@sz4653]

GOD, THANKYOU VERY MUCH 🙏 🙏 🙏 for making this BEAUTIFUL 🌎❤ BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE to be HAPPY to CELEBRATE this GREAT MOMENT💝. THANKYOU VERY MUCH 🙏 🙏 🙏 for ALL BLESSINGS💝.

[@JosephineElect]

Amen- thank you praising our father 😇God bless you 💙

[@CEOkiller]

I stare directly at the sun, but never in the mirror…

[@xCmOn3yx777]

and of course it was completely cloudy in all of NY for it; further cementing my belief this land is desolate from happiness and joy

[@Antigel007]

Why people scream all the time ? It could be a fantastic moment of meditation, but no !

[@moneyguy2008]

Thank you! I love alternative perspectives like this!

[@LovelinJurial]

❤❤❤❤❤From the PHILIPPINES

[@Kerisa.Aleman]

That's right, TMH, show them what man can NEVER do! 🙏🏽☝🏽🙌🏽✨️💯💕🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@user-L13]

I wonder what a person who is totally unaware of this phenomenon taking place, went through, went it suddenly happened😆

[@ml11545]

It Was SOMETHING ELSE! 💜

[@thesuppresor]

i saw it out in the country so it was much more quiet than in this video so it was just kinda divine real cool event

[@alphonsod.anthony2546]

It definitely was amazing to see and witness

[@GlamGadz]

It’s amazing that people are so moved by this, but deny God, The Father, created it. Imagine that.

[@rockwithyou2006]

No need to convince other people, if you really believe in God

[@GlamGadz]

@@rockwithyou2006 Where did you infer that I was trying to convince anyone to believe? Perhaps, you are the one that struggles with your belief. I simply stated something based on the reactions on people in the footage. If you don’t believe, that is on you. Some entity had to create the entire universe; it was not just “science”. Usually the atheist-type people have to challenge believers first as in your case. Be well. ☺️

[@otiliaczego8182]

They are not denying God, but the man made distortion and interpretation of what God is

[@warrior-xd2xn]

God has more amazing wonders to perform

[@JosephineElect]

Amen 🙏

[@lbccarpediem]

Beautiful thanks for sharing. 😊

[@inderainderjeet6422]

Wow amazing ❤❤❤

[@christiannaaguilar714]

OMG That's right My GoD Showing off

[@JosephineElect]

Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@kimkim7179]

God is great and amazing 🤩

[@JosephineElect]

Amen 🙏

[@joesell2565]

So many without eye protection.

[@carolbenson6524]

Only God can do this!😮

[@jaykay1899]

Or when the moon passes in front of the sun as it orbits around earth

[@JosephineElect]

Amen

[@itstoasty7089]

“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language Where their voice is not heard. Their line has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun, Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoices like a strong man to run its race. Its rising is from one end of heaven, And its circuit to the other end; And there is nothing hidden from its heat.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭19‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭ “The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His glory.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭97‬:‭6‬ ‭l‬ God’s creation is so AWESOME

[@jasonhapo9276]

Waooo so amazing, you never seeing this for the long time 😮😮

[@dmc9211]

With the incredible scenario/phenomenom I remember the movie titled THE RING hihihi

[@sicknado]

it was much more emotional than I thought it would be.

[@moneyguy2008]

Why though? I mean, I would get emotional if something happened that changed my life long term...like if I won the lottery. But something that lasted only 4 minutes and doesn't actually change my life?

[@sicknado]

@@moneyguy2008 its just a weird/cool thing

[@SockMonkeyPal7]

I wish my life could stop long enough for me to travel 4 hours to experience this.

[@emmanueljackson1584]

Totality in Ohio was breathtaking

[@danielgolarz674]

NBC please talk about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL

[@homedoghappiness]

We've come so far as a species. Eons, ago, the human species would have looked up in fear, and now we can look up in awe and rejoice in one another.

[@gives_bad_advice]

Humans did not yet exist an eon ago.

[@galaktikai]

Haha me and the fam viewed the totality from a parking lot behind a McDonalds!

[@mianadeel972]

Oh really

[@moneyguy2008]

I mean, it's ok but I honestly don't understand the reactions of these people. Is it REALLY that great? It's just a dark circle covering a bright light.

[@ronjohnson8119]

It is. I was disappointed in the Grand Canyon, but I was floored by this.

[@jacobsalomon8386]

It’s one of those things where you experience it in person to truly understand. I travelled to my hometown to see it, and I was absolutely blown away. Photos and videos don’t do it justice. I’ve tried psychedelics, but this was the closest thing I’ve had to a spiritual experience in my life. I haven’t been the same since. It’s as if our brains weren’t programmed to handle such an experience.

[@alhouchiezou5979]

Just imagine waiting for years to see it and it's raining that day

[@gongutierrez4748]

I was hoping that I'll rain lol...

[@ilttpvvm]

…and this is why we explore space.

[@U2BER2012]

The most glorious event ever in history, yet to come soon is the second coming of the Lord Jesus. Especially, for those believers who await Him. For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man ( Referring to Jesus). Matthew 24:27 KJV Holy Bible.

[@oumkong]

វាពិតជាអស្ចារ្យណាស់ 👍👍😱😱

[@jigmelhazom2513]

SO COOL

[@janesevy4372]

The best thing about the eclipse was not hearing Biden or Trump.

[@blvckfiretrvpfire15]

Omg preach 🙌🏽

[@oliverjohn5566]

HAHAHAHA

[@miragebarrage9748]

Bust mostly Biden.

[@tonelow5]

Yeah sure was amazing I was delivering mail today in Bloomfield hills and seen the blue angles jets fly over Woodward avenue One of the greatest moments of my life !!!! Those jets were screaming they sounded so raw and nasty . They sounded like rolling thunder haha .

[@Shinuchiha_99]

Got to witness the 2017 eclipse so I know how y’all are feeling!! But, don’t lose hope!! The next transnational solar eclipse will be in 2045.. from Seattle to Orlando!! Another total

[@DivineDesign-70x7]

Today marks the catalyst of what's to come. Remember and cherish moments of serenity unity and peace for sudden destruction is ahead... 2024 may be the last chance we have at redeeming last minute salvation.

[@otiliaczego8182]

All comments were loving, positive, uniting, and exciting until this one. Bringing in all this fear based on assumptions, from a nook

[@dystopianfuture1165]

@@otiliaczego8182This is why Religious people should never be taken seriously.

[@jaykay1899]

Something tells me that you were one of the people who thought the eclipse would be “the end”. And now you’re changing your words and switching up to say it’s a sign of “what’s to come”. Am I right? Would you be able to admit it to yourself if I was right?

[@otiliaczego8182]

@@jaykay1899 message sent to the wrong person. I don't believe in the end of anything

[@WestCascades]

​@@dystopianfuture1165Why? Tell us why. What is your basis on your comment? I stand here awaiting your answer.

[@MotherVlog]

amazing

[@akmed7657]

Didnt get to see it but it looked AMAZING in the photos. Did anyone else see the solar flare in the bottom right or at least what it looked like??😮😮😮😮

[@mattg1847]

Yes! I have a video of it too. It was insane.

[@MuslimAkhi2023]

Crazy how no one realises how it happens? They will say it happened all on its own 😅

[@bbol745]

GOD. That is how it happens! Thank GOD the clouds held off in lake placid NY not only for totality but for the entire duration of the eclipse start to finish.

[@MuslimAkhi2023]

@@bbol745thank you very much 😊

[@chanejohnson3476]

So very emotional 😂

[@SubhajitM85]

Probably the Best thing witnessed by US citizens after Covid pandemic.

[@JJUnohu]

These are the same people that post pictures of sunsets like nobody has ever seen one before

[@WestCascades]

Maybe some folks like sunsets. I do. Go out and watch one sometime and think about your words.

[@michellemiguel5458]

I hoped i was there 😢

[@BenSchubert1995]

Fun fact: This happened on the 2nd anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 the movie.

[@ZT-vr4wz]

I wouldn't be surprised if the weirdos in America prayed for Israel while watching the eclipse. 😅

[@gives_bad_advice]

Why not?

[@WestCascades]

And you are not a weirdo? Hmm.( scratching my chin at your insolence).

[@Kecho-117]

Clouds ruined it, couldn't even see it

[@muminasfoodiechannel3030]

It is only one of the signs of Allah the one true God❤

[@jennifermartin7844]

Anyone know the name of the music playing in the background?

[@Almaxleonardo2]

Liquid cinema lumina

[@3pieceAndAsoda]

Yet most of these fools don't believe in a higher power.

[@WestCascades]

They believe in unity, togetherness and many hugs. This replaces the faith of GOD that should be in their lives. Correct? They want the here and now and can't see the everlasting. All I can do is pray.

[@ESheedlo]

It's interesting...Magical is a word used by 45 year olds (with no kids) who go to Disney Land/World for vacation.

[@jaykay1899]

Um? Okay then

[@23.5]

❤❤❤❤