A once-in-a-century total solar eclipse fascinates millions.

For over four hours, the moon's shadow "eats" into the sun's orange-yellow sphere, casting a shadow in the middle of the day. This celestial wonder has captivated millions of skygazers, from the beaches of Mexico across the Texas plains to the rugged coast of Newfoundland, Canada.

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Across the North American continent, from the United States and Canada to Mexico, people spent the afternoon of April 8th in suspense and excitement as they faced a remarkable astronomical event – ​​the last total solar eclipse in the country during the largest solar eclipse period until the 2040s.

From the verdant shores of Mexico, across the vast valleys of America, and to the icy lands of Canada, the power of the moon's shadow spread, plunging vast swathes of land into complete darkness. In the daytime sky, the moon's shadow dimmed the sunlight, leaving only the silvery glow of a soft halo.

For over four hours, minute by minute, second by second, people witnessed the wondrous spectacle as the Moon's shadow glided across the Sun, creating a magnificent journey from southwest to northeast, passing through unique natural landscapes such as Niagara Falls and the pristine coastlines of Newfoundland. It was not just an astronomical event, but also a spiritual and magical experience for those fortunate enough to witness it.

Mazatlan, in northern Mexico, was the first major city in North America to witness a total solar eclipse at 2:07 p.m. on April 8 (local time), which lasted for 4 minutes and 28 seconds.

Thousands of people gathered on walkways or sat wherever they could on Mazatlan beach to observe the eclipse. The crowds cheered, clapped, and whistled as they saw the total solar eclipse.

Many couples in the US chose to get married on the day of the total solar eclipse, with some cities even holding mass weddings. Zach Horrall and Corlan McCollum, a couple from Indianapolis, Indiana, decided to change their wedding plans when they learned that the area would witness a total solar eclipse. They held a 3-minute and 45-second outdoor wedding ceremony, hoping that guests would focus on the special astronomical event rather than their celebration.

Space.com states that a total solar eclipse lasting more than 4 minutes must certainly be considered a special eclipse. This is because, over the past 100 years, from 1925 to 2024, the maximum duration of the 75 solar eclipses surveyed by scientists averaged 3 minutes and 13 seconds. The upcoming total solar eclipse on March 8th is predicted to reach a maximum duration of 4 minutes and 28.2 seconds in north-central Mexico.

Khanh Linh