Total eclipse plunges parts of Mexico, US and Canada into darkness

Millions of people were plunged into darkness as the total eclipse made its way across the United States and eastern Canada, after starting in Mexico.

The highly-anticipated eclipse saw the Earth, the sun and the moon perfectly aligned, resulting in "totality" - the moment when the face of the sun is completely blocked by the moon.

The eclipse moved through multiple US states and major cities - including Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Buffalo and New York - before making its way to eastern Canada.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/total-eclipse-begins-in-mexico-before-moving-across-us-as-millions-gather-in-path-of-totality-13111030

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