Solar Eclipse 2024: Total Solar Eclipse Begins, Crowds Gather To Witness Rare Celestial Occurrence — IN PICS

Solar Eclipse 2024: Crowds gather in the United States, Canada, and Mexico amidst the excitement and wonder to watch the Total Solar Eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2024: The first total solar eclipse of 2024 unfolds in the sky with people in Northern America bearing witness to the rare occurrence.

The much-anticipated celestial event of the year has commenced, as the first total solar eclipse of 2024. Beginning at 9:12 pm IST on Monday (April 8), the Moon began its celestial dance, gradually inching its way between the Earth and the Sun. (Photo: NASA)

This rare celestial occurrence marks the last opportunity for North Americans to witness a total solar eclipse until August 2044, adding a sense of significance to the event. (Photo: NASA)