The sun rises behind the Empire State Building on the day of the solar eclipse in New York City on April 8, 2024, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Today marks a total solar eclipse that is expected to cross the United States as millions of Americans attempt to position themselves in the path of totality to capture this celestial moment. The next time an eclipse of this power will cross the United States will be on August 23, 2044. Cities in the path of totality are bracing for an influx of people vying for the ultimate viewing experience and an economic boon.
Bloomington, Indiana
Signs announce a total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana, United States, on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
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Houlton, Maine
Visitors look through a pair of oversized eclipse glasses placed in the town square on April 7, 2024 in Houlton, Maine.
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Cheryl Simmons Heat in moon, and Joanna Johnston in sun, participate in the Solar Sprint 3k on April 07, 2024 in Houlton, Maine.
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Dawn McDonald (right), owner of Crowe's Tattoos, tattoos an eclipse on the arm of Morgan Fleling (left) on April 07, 2024, in Houlton, Maine.
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Fredericksburg, Texas
A sign displaying “No School” is seen at Fredericksburg Middle School before the total solar eclipse on April 07, 2024 in Fredericksburg, Texas.
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Carbondale, Illinois
Eclipse-themed T-shirts are on sale at the Science Fair at Southern Illinois University on April 07, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois.
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orlando florida
Krispy Kreme's special Oreo cookies are shown in an illustration in Orlando. The celestial-themed cakes go on sale today to celebrate the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
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(Pinchneyville, Illinois).
Solar Eclipse T-Shirts are for sale at Audra's Footprint on April 05, 2024 in Pinckneyville, IL.
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Makanda, Illinois
Brittany Sunderman and Gianna Debenham, 6, of Effingham, Illinois, and other members of the Debenham family who traveled from Utah and Las Vegas to experience the total solar eclipse together, tried out eclipse viewing glasses at their campsite the day before the event at Camp Caro in Makanda, Illinois. , United States, on April 7, 2024.
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Niagara Falls, Ontario
People sit next to the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, on April 8, 2024 as they prepare for the total eclipse that is scheduled to pass over the area later in the day.
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