What it's Like to See a Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse 2024
We traveled east along the path of totality to watch a total solar eclipse. The experience left a lasting memory, and I know this won't be our last!
I used a small telescope (RedCat 61) and my Canon EOS Ra to take a video of the entire eclipse, and Ash used her Canon EOS R with a telephoto lens (Canon EF 400mm F/5.6) to capture photos.
Thank you for watching!

[@MarkWitzel]

I took my wife and 3 kids and drove Monday from Ontario on a journey chasing the promise of clear skies all the way into Quebec. The family thought I was borderline insane until the darkness descended in the middle of the day and Jupiter and Venus appeared as they witnessed the wonder of the total eclipse. With tears of joy streaming down my wife's face and my children trembling, struck by the grandeur of the universe, they suddenly realized that their lives were forever changed. This video perfectly captures that profound moment when our lives were touched by the celestial dance, reminding us of the vast, beautiful mystery that surrounds us. Thank you for preserving this unforgettable experience.

[@SylvainBerube]

I live in Sherbrooke (Québec), on April 8th the sky was crystal blue for the first time in a while, i felt such gratitude for this. Amazing choice by you to go on a road trip with your family to witness this life changing experience.

[@CaptainBuzzBee]

Your comment brings back the experience I shared on Monday with my family. So amazing.

[@flyingfishsurf]

I traveled 7 hours from home and endured 15 hours of constant rain. At two points along the journey rainbows appeared, but it still kept raining. After trying to sleep in the car with the rain hitting the roof until 3AM, the sunrise broke to perfectly blue skies. The only clouds in the sky were occasional vapor trails. I heard that New Brunswick also had bluebird skies. The skies in Bedford, Indiana couldn't be topped. Simply the most surreal thing I've experienced without psychedelics. Fastest four minutes ever.

[@colty7764]

I experienced the total eclipse in 2017.. beyond description, cameras can't capture. You have to be in the path of totality (I found a clear area (an airport) that happened to be in the middle of the path. Hopefully I'll be alive for the next ones that will be reasonably closeby (2045 and 2052).

[@gingerfreak01]

Isn't it amazing? We can swim with dolphins, witness a volcano erupting, watch a twister churn up fields - all of which I've experienced or want to experience - but you describe it perfectly, 'the celestial dance'. It's not earthly, it's cosmic.

[@astrocarone9671]

Your best video yet. This one made me cry. Such a special day. And Rest In Peace Alyn, he will be missed dearly.

[@richardmattas4003]

what happened to Alyn?

[@AstroBackyard]

Thank you, buddy 🙏

[@WanderingAroundPortugal]

@@richardmattas4003He passed away about 2 weeks ago.

[@ayeshamartin_868]

The end of the vlog where you paid homage to Alyn Wallace with the background music was a specially beautiful close off. He too would have shared in the excitement of the solar eclipse. He will immensely missed. May he rest in peace

[@Pixel01010101]

Great job and nice tribute to Alyn

[@bricksloth6920]

It was the most amazing experience of my life. I had seen partial eclipses but the 100% totality was otherworldly. I am changed.

[@joeshmoe7967]

100% agree. I have seen and photographed partials, and they really are nothing, once you see totality you are indeed changed.

[@keeplookingup911]

"In Memory of Alyn Wallace" 😢 this brought tears in my eyes. You guys make such awesome videos. Thankyou for nostalgic astro-contents.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mdnt_]

I drove 1,700 miles to Arkansas to see my first total solar eclipse and I still don't have words to explain what I saw or what I felt. It was truly a life changing moment for me, similarly to the ways people like you and Alyn changed my life 4-5 years ago when I first learned I could photograph and document the sky in ways I never imagined. He will be greatly missed and remembered forever.

[@SylvainBerube]

I'll never get bored to relive this moment. Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@biosdilt1399]

The idea of proposing during a total solar eclipse is actually the most romantic thing ever!

[@PatJones82]

6:02: I watched it in Erie, PA in my front yard. I was REALLY bummed when it was over. I never wanted it to end. I felt so out of control. Normally I can look at or photograph an astro object as long as I want. This was the first time I felt so moved, yet so out of control and so helpless at the same time. I felt like I was just "GIVEN" the greatest gift I will ever see. It was an incredible reminder of how beautiful our universe is and how out of control we really are.

[@absorbingphotons]

Your explanation of the eclipse is one of the closest things I've ever heard to how it actually feels. Thanks for making this, and SO glad you guys had clear skies way out there!

[@claudeb.lauture2148]

Nice, down to Earth video that tells you to enjoy life while you can. Respect to you Trevor for those kind words to Alyn. I now getting the news from your video.... Tears........ Every month I'm waiting for his What's in the night sky? videos. RIP Alyn.

[@ApoJake13]

I witnessed this total eclipse in Findlay, OH with my wife and a few of our friends. It is an experience that I cannot put into words and will never forget.

[@Zeyervv]

Great video Trevor! I haven’t heard about Alyn’s passing and I was actually shocked when it said in Memory of Alyn Wallace. I got his signed book for my birthday last year. Rest in peace Alyn

[@Jfoy42]

Man.... THIS video was EVERYTHING that I had hoped for AND MORE. Great job, Trevor! I live in Louisiana and attempted to photograph our ~82.1% solar eclipse, and the clouds were too horrendous to see anything but a small glimpse. I wasn't able to get any pictures. I figured you'd have a video on the event, and I'm thankful for your efforts! Thank you so much for sharing!! I'll be showing this to everybody!! ❤ clear skies, friend. Take care.

[@astronomybob]

Great video. Excellent pictures and video but as you said it's all about the experience. We had plenty of clouds at the winery in Jordan Station but we had some good partial views and about a minute of clearing at Totality . I think that the clouds enhanced the shadow, much darker than the totality We experienced in Missouri in 2017

[@stephanepicard8695]

This is so magical. Your skills at capturing and turning this shared experience into a very touching storytelling journal brings me back to the being on the shores of the Miramichi River in Doaktown with you guys. I am so incredibly happy you accepted my invitation to join our events in New Brunswick! Thank you for being part and capturing our adventure! Cheers, Stéphane

[@TeaMollie11]

I drove over 300 miles across the state just to see this. My first eclipse was the ring of fire last year, and I expected nothing but complete cloud cover and almost decided not to go. My friend texted me what our plans were and so I decided whatever, we'll have a fun road trip at best. I had no idea if my truck would even make it, being 40 years old and this being the longest trip I would've taken it on. I am SO GLAD we went because it cleared up just enough to see it, and there is nothing else like it. It easily beats seeing orion through a 12 inch. I also managed to get lucky and accidentally take the right photos to stack it and get a somewhat decent/crappy image but better than what I was expecting anyways. Being 18, I have a lot of time left and I want to see as many eclipses as possible because it was just the best thing I have ever seen and it brought out so much emotion.

[@paulsmaglik5063]

My wife and I had traveled to Carbondale ILL from Pennsylvania for this eclipse and meet our friends there. This was such an amazing experience that I have enjoyed so much. I met a lot new people and made new friends.

[@alineradventureswithsimons79]

Best video ever Trevor. My second eclipse in totality and this captured the closest to my experience, enough to bring tears. Thanks to you and Ash for sharing this.

[@TheCrowDream]

My fourth and I agree, this is the closest and most like the actual moment I have seen recorded. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@danieldunlap7729]

From the Mid-Atlantic we traveled to Texas, to try to escape the clouds. They parted just prior to first contact, and your video describes exactly the myriad emotions felt by all in the campground. I have been waiting since a missed eclipse in 1979 for this, and I finally have the feelings, but not the words, to describe it. Thank you for letting me relive those 3 minutes and 42 seconds again.

[@bradperry4902]

I watched from a spot about 55km away from where you were, with the same landscape, the same snowstorm days before, and the same glorious clear skies on the big day. This is such a great record of the event as I experienced it. I'll definitely revisit this video whenever I want to relive the experience.

[@DOM_4GOOD]

Very nice touch for Alyn . respect !

[@achernarpolis8842]

RIP Alyn Wallace, thank you for being you!

[@robinhoward6447]

I think you both captured the raw emotion of a total eclipse of the sun perfectly. I took my family to see the 1999 total eclipse of the sun in Europe and it is experience that stays with you for a lifetime. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. RIP Alyn.

[@NickKosmatos]

The best part of this video is at 5:36. The hug and kiss with your wife under the eclipse conveys the true meaning!!! This human touch is one more reason on why you're my favorite astrophotographer :-)

[@johanahlberg7128]

I have watched this countless times and I cry every time I watch it. It was a life changing experience to seeing the eclipse. ❤

[@cristianosecci7729]

This was my second Total Solar Eclipse after 2017, and WOW what a show it was! Much darker and deeper than 2017 and so awesome with all those prominences visible naked eye during totality! Your video captures perfectly the experience, the anticipation, the thrill, all those overwhelming feelings summed up in 4 minutes of infinite bliss. Thank you for sharing this! Onward to the next one: my wife and I are so hooked up that we are already planning for 2026 in Spain!

[@LearnToStargaze]

Wonderful job capturing the moment. You and Ashley did an amazing job balancing the photography, cinematography, and taking it in visually at the same time. It was great to be there with you and to see the mastery of your craft in action.

[@AstroBackyard]

It was great to share this event with you, John!

[@nightsky_ash7763]

Thanks John! I loved watching you run around the field with all your activities and science experiments lol and of course, the AstroBackyard punch hole art.

[@jenstrojan73]

WOW!!! I'm speechless !!! R.I.P. Alyn - We'll miss you !

[@benphtobooth]

Incredible video Trevor! RIP Alyn, that was a really nice trible. The community is missing him immensely.

[@DrR0BERT]

This is some of the best photography I have encountered with this eclipse (or any eclipse for that matter). But it still doesn't capture the epic grandeur of seeing it live, which is not a slam to those filming it.

[@meteorologistcam]

Truly a very stunning event. Drove up to see it in Indiana with my mom and left me in tears. We will miss you Alyn and you have a place in my heart. And thank you for doing what you do.

[@sageastreaus7905]

In honors to Alyn and to you and your wife, Trevor, I drove myself from Las Vegas to Texas for my first photo of the Total Eclipse, which was an 18 hour drive since the flights were all so pricey. And it was worth every second of it. Not only did I manage to get my first photo, I manage to get a video of it. And with my first photo, I got a diamond ring for the Eclipse. I cried and screamed in pure joy from the awe and the energies around. It was profound and beyond incredible. And to me, you are my biggest inspiration in life and why I did it Trevor. I appreciate you and your wife. I will never forget this experience ever.

[@glennpoplin977]

Beautiful work Trevor. I was unaware of the passing of Alyn Wallace, I've always been a fan of his work. We will miss him deeply.

[@Keenan716]

same I literally heard of the news from this video and started crying, so sad. He seemed like such a good human!

[@natecuenca8951]

I just heard thru video, Alyn passing... I'm literally in shock.I can't process that- such a sweet man. An incredible astrophotographer and astronomer!!🔭💫❤ Will miss him

[@bueb8674]

oh my god I didn't know till now

[@Josh.Wilson]

It’s still hard to find any words to be able to properly describe the experience. Nicely said Trevor! Glad your trip was a success, and most of all, glad you and Ashley managed to see this with the naked eye! Truly one of the most amazing things a person will ever see.

[@Zero_Point_Energy1]

I travelled to Dallas from California to see it. I’ve seen many eclipses - lunar, partial solar, annular…but this was a completely different experience. The eclipsed moon and the pure white halo of the sun’s corona at totality is indescribably beautiful. I think the biggest surprise was that visually observed, the diamond ring moment wasn’t an elegant, subtly little gem of light - it was a moving, shimmering explosion of light from the side of the moon that then coalesced along its edge, before receding and leaving the beautiful, eerie sight of the fully eclipsed sun. I videoed my reaction to totality, thinking I would narrate the moment for my friends and family back home, but instead it was just me saying Oh My God and It’s So Beautiful over and over. It was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in nature. I hear Iceland is lovely in August - let’s go!

[@abenson1985]

It was absolutely and utterly fantastic to see with my family. We were in Texas close to Burnet, and despite the clouds, they cleared right as it was happening... I was shaking trying to get good pictures because the temperature had dropped, and I was successful in getting some of the solar flares. It was awesome!!!

[@OldGirlPhotography]

Thank you Trevor. Like you, I was with friends and ready to record, but we were completely clouded in, only to have it clear literally 5 minutes after the end. Felt completely robbed. But got to live it through you and this video. Blew me away! Ditto to made me cry. Thinking of Alyn too.

[@joeshmoe7967]

Alyn's sudden passing was definitely a shocker. I was stunned, I had recently commented on his video about 12P/ Pons - Brooks, then saw he was gone while I was still on my eclipse road trip. Life is short, live well, while you can.

[@jaybird5059]

I was fortunate enough to have seen the 2017 eclipse and wanted my wife and kids the chance to at least witness one within their lifetime. Originally we were going to fly from Calgary to Toronto but when I noticed the weather had a significant chance or overcast, I changed the plan to fly to Montreal. No video or picture does the experience and view any justice. Between the change in temperature, the “greyness” of the light and their shadows, the darkness of the hole that is the moon surrounded by the shimmering aura of the sun amd the red beads around the rim that are the solar flares, nothing can prepare you for the emotions. Thank you for your video that allows me to remember that event.

[@joeshmoe7967]

I drove from Calgary. Woke up to clouds and light rain, but the gods smiled and let me see and photograph, just outside Port Burwell. It was incredible and worth the 8400km round trip. I made it a 10 road trip with my 88 year old dad. Trip and experience of a life time. We may fly to another before he leaves. - Cheers

[@johnv341]

Fabulous event and videoing. It gave me the shivers. In my 74 years I have seen only one total, and I will never forget the dogs howling, the birds suddenly noisy then silent, and the awesomeness. I hope that I am around for the next one here in Oz in 2028.

[@hotmoffitt]

I am now an umbraphile - my wife and two boys traveled from DC to just south of Erie PA to see this one, and the weather cooperated at the last minute. It was INSANE! Well worth the 14.5 hours it took us to get home that night (normally a five hour drive).

[@bradymyers3675]

No, I’m fine. I just have something in my eye. 😢. I was fortunate to be in the path in Indianapolis. Such an incredible event. I truly didn’t realize how emotional I was about it until reliving it through this video. All I could think about that day was Alyn. His enthusiasm for all things Astro, but especially an eclipse, was inspiring. I was never fortunate enough to meet him, but losing him has left a hole in the community. I hope he’s smiling down on us for getting to experience such a life changing event. Well done. Hearing Ashley’s voice in the background at totality was awesome. The raw energy/emotion was exactly what I was feeling on the inside.

[@ekalbkr]

Yes, it is your best video, ever! I only had 40% available on the West Coast, but witnessed the 2017 Totality in Idaho. Your video brought that all back. My heart raced the same as before. It is a life changing event! Your already awesome video production skills were at their finest. Congratulations on both witnessing it and creating a mind bending capture of it!

[@oryanastro]

WOW. I’m not sure another video will ever capture the feeling/experience of viewing totality like this one did. From that opening shot in the beginning, I knew this one was gonna be amazing. It was like I re-lived totality over one more time.

[@AnnapurnaMoffatt]

David Baron's TED Talk "You owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse" does a really good job at this.

[@OliverMay1]

I've watched a number of videos about this eclipse but this was the first (and only) one to send a shiver down my spine and make the hairs on my neck stand up. Hearing all of your reactions and seeing the images was truely special. I have not yet experienced a total ecplipse but this genuinly feels the closest so far, thank you. And a lovely mention at the end to Alyn ❤ I nevcer met him but we spoke via email a few times and he was such a lovely person so willing to help, he will be missed.

[@taketime0626]

This is the best video I’ve seen yet…. Took me right back to the road trip.. the excitement that morning , and on the way…. Carrying hope all along the way that the clouds wouldn’t be a problem. And the best part of course…. Experiencing a total solar eclipse!!! You captured amazing video and photos AND you did really well at capturing the whole AWE of it!!!!! I cried on my way home driving while everyone briefly dosed off and I sat in the quiet and realized in silence all that I had just witnessed. ❤. I love your video and I will watch it many times….. thank you for making it. ❤

[@afryhover]

Nice job Trev and Ash! My wife and I were deadline/centerline in SE Missouri, clear skies and perfect conditions. Got lots of good data from 3 cameras and scopes. But, none of the data can compare to the sight and experience of those 4 minutes. The wind died down, it got chilly and quiet, it felt like a dream. I was shocked how big it was in the sky, and seeing the huge magenta Ha prominences naked eye! Pretty amazing, glad so many of us shared this. RIP Alyn.

[@GetOffGenji]

I’ve been fascinated with eclipses my whole life. I saw my first eclipse in 2020 which was a partial solar eclipse. I did not have eclipse glasses (which I know is very bad), I was amazed despite the fact I was only able to view it for a couple of minutes by rapidly squinting through THREE pairs of sunglasses before it was no longer visible. Then in 2021 I saw a partial lunar eclipse. The eclipse was supposed to be near-total at its maximum, but I only saw about half of the partial phase until clouds took over. It was probably the most awesome thing I had ever seen at the time. Most people around me on my university campus didn’t even realize it was happening, but seeing the moon go from bright and full to only half illuminated over the course of an hour or so, was simply mind boggling to me; Maybe even more so that nobody else even noticed! I came to understand just how dim the moon really becomes when covered by our umbra, and realized that to view the Blood Moon phase (totality), would mean that it would have to be viewed on a literally PERFECTLY clear night. Then came November of 2022. I witnessed a Blood Moon. The night was perfectly clear despite weather predictions. It was a great experience, and I really couldn’t believe I was witnessing it. In October of 2023 I now had eclipse glasses, and was able to catch my first truly clear glimpse of a partial solar eclipse. Once again I was only able to look for a minute as the sun made an appearance through a very thick blanket of clouds, but was so blown away that I made the only (and fairly blurry), photo I had of it my screen saver on my phone so I could always look at it! Then came April 8, 2024. I live in an area that was going to be 99.98% covered, but learned just before the eclipse that 99% is not even close to the experience of 100%. Considering my great interest in eclipses, and the incredible rarity of getting to experience totality, I knew I needed to get to the path. Although me being in 99% coverage meant I wouldn’t have to travel far, let me tell you the subway was an utter disaster that day beyond what words could possibly describe, and I failed to get to an area of 2 min 30 second totality like I planned, but got to a stunning high-ground waterfront park overlooking Lake Ontario which was not busy at all, and had a minute and a half of totality. Once again, it was supposed to be cloudy, but there was not a cloud in sight by the time the sun was 50% eclipsed. I was beyond lucky, and nowhere near prepared for how awesome what I was about to experience was. I came to the conclusion that it is not possible to describe to someone what being in totality feels like, so I won’t even try. No photos, POV videos, or ANYTHING come even close to accurately depicting the experience. It is simply not possible. If you can afford it, I think you owe it to yourself to experience a total solar eclipse first hand. It is a life changing experience like nothing else; And let’s just say that I have a new screen saver!

[@nightscapejournals]

More than any other video of your’s Trevor, I FELT this one. What an incredible adventure. I was already emotional when I read about the engagement (“did she accept?” I was shouting!!) and then the tribute to Alyn just had me in tears. Thanks for taking the time to share it all with us. 👍

[@CliffValleyAstronomy-ww4hr]

The moment in the video is immediately after accepting the proposal :) We were laughing and crying at the same time.

[@XWing30]

This video made me relive this very unique feeling when the eclipse reaches totality. The way you described it made me cry, this is exactly how I feel. Thank you :)

[@jasondain8713]

That’s so awesome! Great to meet you and get to experience this event with you and Ashley. This is a great record of an amazing experience. Felt like seeing the eclipse all over again as I was pretty focused on my camera gear but got to look up for part of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@nightsky_ash7763]

Great meeting you Jason! It was pretty spectacular sharing in this moment with our group.

[@mikehardy8247]

Of all the posted KZbin videos that I've watched, yours and SkyStory, gave me goosebumps. Thanks!

[@jamesanderton8817]

I experienced this eclipse in Maine, and this just brought back all of the emotions I felt during it. Thank you so much for this video!

[@stuartbolden2142]

Thank you Trevor , firstly for the thoughts for Alyn Wallace . Thank you too for the best presentation of the solar eclipse . And a special thank you for using a small rig which I enjoy watching more than seeing huge expensive scopes on massive mounts , as a lot of people can relate to using more basic gear for their astrophotography . All in all , one of your best mate .. very emotional

[@astrotan]

With me seeing it as well, you captured the experience unlike any other. I feel like this eclipse not only brought us closer to nature, space, and the world itself, but also us as a community. We are more than just a community, we are a family. A great video Trevor.

[@jamesrodrz12]

I agree… I drove four hours after my morning job just to see my first total solar eclipse. Due to mostly cloudy skies in the Hill Country I stopped south of Mason, TX and I tell you everything, the environment, the sky was all getting orangey dim hue… I immediately knew something was about to happen. Finally after finding a spot few miles off the main road after a few minutes at 1:32pm part of the sky was getting dark. The clouds were moving….crickets started to chirp and then I would see the sun become diamond ring effect and near darkness…During totality I could see the beautiful, crisp, white glow of the sun’s corona… There are no words, no words at all to describe how spectacular the total solar eclipse was.. Even today, I feel way different from before because of this event….

[@rnknvisuals]

I was lucky to live in the path of totality and experience this eclipse in Indiana directly on the center line. We had 4 minutes of totality. One of the most beautiful 4 minutes I ever experienced. Something that unfortunately these videos just don't do justice. The actual eclipse itself looks so much bigger with the naked eye. The corona of the sun, seeing the prominences so clearly. To think this is the only time in my life I've ever actually seen the sun for what it is, and not just a big bright flare in the sky, it definitely made me emotional. I got goosebumps! And that weird 360 degree sunset. Did you notice the wind stopped? I captured the whole event with my phone and my drone, but you got far better footage than I did. Thank you for capturing it so perfectly!

[@prognozprognoz9145]

Thank you for putting this up mate. Congrats on the CBC appearance! I really wish I could have watched. After this video I'm going to make it to Australia in 2028 now.

[@marcovfonseca]

Absolutely wonderful, Trevor. Back to back glorious. Thanks for sharing.

[@markbishop2138]

Hearing and seeing the emotion from the group made me feel the same while watching your video. Thank you for sharing and also remembering Alyn Wallace.

[@Bruce.94538]

An eclipse is an amazing phenomena to witness. Was looking forward to my 2nd one in Texas, but the clouds took it away. I am glad you enjoyed it with friends, which adds to the experience. I appreciate the dedication to Alyn, who will be missed by many.

[@LowInformation]

I took my 2 boys and met with my brother, aunt, and grandmother to watch. You really can't catch on camera the feel or look. Such a surreal event.

[@X_Excelsior]

Spectacular! Probably the best eclipse video I have ever seen! 👍👍

[@ian408]

Congrats Stephane! What a memorable proposal! Oh yeah, fantastic coverage of the eclipse!.

[@alexbell3765]

Great video Trevor & Ashley and lovely tribute to Alyn. So glad you got a memorable trip you could enjoy with friends old & new.

[@frudi]

It's coming up on 25 years since the first and so far only total solar eclipse I've experienced (hoping to add two more in 2026 and 2027). This video captured and allowed me to relive every moment of wonder and amazement that I felt back then. It brought tears to my eyes, just like totality did then. A truly amazing video, thank you.

[@PeterJCalkins]

I’m so happy for y’all! Me and my family got completely clouded out here in Texas, and I only managed to get one out of focus shot before totality, but it was still something I will never forget. Thank you for sharing!

[@211milkman]

Absolutely Amazing! A beautiful tribute to Alyn. I'm glad that both you and Ashley were able to experience this wonderful time. It was my first and probably only total eclipse. Watching this video has brought back the most wonderful feeling of what I experienced. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video!

[@MiguelScapin]

I was just 6 years old back in '94 and I will never forget. Great video as always.

[@brianb1815]

Very well done! Probably the best of the eclipse videos I've viewed. I remember that feeling and the sense of shared experience with total strangers in 2017 in Oregon.

[@EricTheCat]

Beautifully done. I got chills watching this video. Very glad you got to experience the eclipse! I went to Poplar Bluff, Missouri for it and it was spectacular. So sad about Alyn Wallace. He was a huge inspiration to me.

[@TeamTimmons]

This was so beautiful. Not just the eclipse, but all of your reactions. It makes me so happy when other people are so happy and excited. ❤

[@clank_sinatra]

Thats the best video I've ever seen from you Mr. Jones. Thank you for the video, one of the best on KZbin. I'm so sorry to hear about Alyn Wallace, I will be praying for you and his family. I hope that you guys recover from this.

[@eightballcreates]

I travelled up to Erie for this eclipse, and it was truly wonderful. I didn't think it would be as wonderful as it was. The way the sun just disappeared, and seeing it with some of my family, was just a wonderful experience. I don't have words to describe it. You just need to see it in person, pictures don't give you the true image of what it looks like.

[@gregstephenson414]

Saw it in Alexandria, Indiana. Fantastic. Thanks for the vid. Unbelievable how cool it is in person. Wish I could have convinced more people to travel a bit. Your coverage was great!

[@DaVinci39]

Absolutely amazing testimony! This is your best video ever. Thank you Trevor and Alyn for all the beauty.

[@Keenan716]

great video trevor. I'm only now learning of the passing of Alyn from this video I'm in tears. That man inspired so many people including me. I started astrophotography because of his Comet Neowise video. Such a nice tribute, I am in shock though not gonna lie

[@jeffnewgard]

Bravo! You guys captured the moments of totality better than anyone else. I hope you were able to enjoy it without worrying too much about the cameras. Great job!

[@sasuke4612]

Saw the one in 2017 as well as this one. And just like in 2017, I was in just complete awe. The way the lighting as totality gets closer is just, unique. IMO, it's getting darker sure, but, I'd describe it more as getting duller(?) The colours of our surroundings were just not as vibrant as they normally are. The gradual temperature shift. And the moment you take off the eclipse glasses to see totality is indescribable. Everything seemingly gets still. Seeing the strands of the corona gently moving around a pitch black center is just, speechless. And the diamond ring was a cherry on top. Loved every singly second of it.

[@echelecopao]

Amazing cinematography, narration and use of music in this video. Truly a work of art.

[@Katieyhughes]

I’m speechless Trevor. An amazing video and might I say one of your best! Dedicating it in Alyn’s memory brought tears to my eyes. 😢 I’m glad you all got a clear sky to witness this amazing celestial event. 🥰

[@bluecelox]

Very nice! This was mine first in Popular Bluff Missouri and it was the most amazing thing that I’ve ever seen. One difference, it was nearly 80 degrees F and no snow on the ground. Great video like all of yours. Congratulations.

[@CaptainBuzzBee]

Drove all the way from Colorado to just east of Poplar Bluff on Highway 60. Beautiful weather. Beautiful country. What a day. My 85 year old dad's forst eclipse. Now he wants to go to Egypt in 2027.

[@DMJoyce951]

Great video as always! It’s my new favorite of yours as it reminds me of my own experience seeing totality which is something I hope to never forget. I think I’ll be back here to watch again often to remind myself how special this was.

[@Wheeljack678]

Wow Trevor. This one actually gave me goosebumps. You really managed to capture a moment as well as an event. Well done. Loved your tribute to Alyn.

[@FunWithShaney]

This is so awesome! I can feel Ashley’s excitement through the camera. I’m happy that you guys had such perfect conditions. Fantastic video!

[@AstroBackyard]

Thanks Shaney!! 😊

[@kennykaufman8263]

This is (so far) the very best video, which comes as close as possible to actually being there. (My wife & I n lake placid ) It is 110% impossible to capture the experience, as the atmosphere around you changes in the last 5-10 minutes before totality in a way that is … indescribable; like dusk falling at 20x the speed. The air changes… the light uniquely changes time itself changes….. it begins to feel somewhat alien it is a wtf is going on before a WTF is that up in the sky… The dark side of the moon is shimmeringly blacker than black and you are now on another planet for 3 +/- minutes. And then; time rewinds as you slowly return to earth with a child’s attempt to process the experience. doesn’t matter if you “know” what’s about to happen. Thank you for the video, the bride to be got a one of a kind 💍

[@alexs4888]

Incredible video, you have been able to convey to us the emotion of seeing it in person. From Spain I thank you very much, we couldn't see them here. congratulations

[@Astrobloke]

Thank you for sharing this Trevor. An absolutely amazing and moving experience, it’s on my bucket list but I actually got chills just watching your video. As always you capture the mood perfectly. Its thanks to you I am so deep into this hobby, thank you and clear skies

[@155sunil]

5:35 You wonderfully explained the feeling. That was exactly how we felt during totality. Saw different kinds of emotions from people around me. That was indeed magical and one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.

[@garycwikla6385]

Well done Trevor. The best eclipse video I’ve seen and the only one that reduced me to tears.

[@krystlih]

Experiencing a total solar eclipse can't be described in words and pictures do not do it justice, having said that this video is the closest to re-creating the feelings I felt in Mena, AK on Monday April 8th. This is a beautiful work of art Trevor.

[@ProVelvetX]

"And then just like that, it's over." Duration of experience does not equal impact.

[@Darealist2323OnYouTube]

I have been a fan of your work for the past 3 years, and its always inspired me to want to do astrophotography some day! I'm so glad you guys were able to experience totality, and I hope to someday as well. On a side note, this is the first time hearing that Alyn passed... All I can really say is that I am shocked that he went so soon... I loved his work as well, and he will be missed by many around the world. May he rest in peace.

[@brianfinchfinchie434]

Wow, seeing this in Carbondale last week left tears in my eyes. Simply, unforgettable. This video brought me right back to it and was very emotional for me to watch. Beautiful job on this, I will be showing this to my family and friends for a long, long time. Also, rip Alyn Wallace, he was a beautiful person, and it was very nice of you to include him at the end. He would have enjoyed this eclipse I know that for a fact.

[@p3oscar]

i have to say trevor thank you, i was traveling the moment the eclipse happen i couldnt see it but this video made me feel i was there with you. thank you so much for this moment i got tears in my eyes its so special

[@lukomatico]

Such a beautiful film mate, thanks to you guys for taking the time to capture this and share it with us all :-) Lovely tribute to Alyn too, good on ya. Clear skies!

[@KuhKahShe]

Your monologue near the 5:40.. couldnt have said it better myself. Seeing it in person is a surreal moment. I can watch all th replays and videos I want. Thay clpuded view i had, where i couls see totality in the break in the clouds was breathtaking. I just started in awe. It was beautiful

[@sabrinaperry3042]

Oh I cried lol.. still emotional to this day. I printed my photo on my canon printer and it looks amazing. Love ur videos.

[@RememberingWW2]

I'm 36 years old and I'm so blessed to have seen two total solar eclipses in the path of totality. I promised myself that I will never miss one that is accessible from land in my life. I even booked airbnb's in multiple cities in case the weather didn't cooperate in one of them and people thought I was nuts for wasting money. I thought they were nuts for missing the opportunity to see the most life-changing experience nature has to offer us. The opportunity to see the most life-changing experience nature has to offer us

[@harrietdavies4892]

Thank you both you have done a great job capturing the moments. We were there and the video is a nice souvenir of a memorable trip to Miramichi to see an Eclipse. Wishing you all the best! H & P

[@nightsky_ash7763]

Thanks Harriet, it was great meeting you and sharing this moment with our group.