Best pictures of total solar eclipse that awed US, Mexico and Canada
A total solar eclipse has crossed through North America, with large crowds gathering to see the phenomenon.
ADVERTISEMENTDarkness covered parts of North America on Monday as millions of spectators gathered to watch a solar eclipse.
The total solar eclipse made landfall in Mazatlán, Mexico before it was seen in parts of the US and Canada.
A total eclipse is when the Moon crosses between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the sunlight.
At the moment of totality, which occurred along a narrow path across North America, the sky became dark for a few minutes.
A partial eclipse was seen from other areas of the continent.
Some onlookers were able to stare in awe at the Sun's corona or outer atmosphere which is usually hidden by its bright light.
People gathered at watch parties and used special eclipse glasses to protect their eyes as to not look directly at the Sun.
Total solar eclipses happen somewhere around the world every 11 to 18 months, but they don't often cross paths with millions of people.
The US last enjoyed the celestial event in 2017, but will not see another coast-to-coast spectacle until 2045.
Watch the solar eclipse cross North America in the video player above.
