As dawn approached in the Northeastern U.S., spectators reveled in a heavenly display that transformed the sun into a beautiful crescent. With exceptional views reported from northern Europe and the northwestern African coast throughout the morning and afternoon, eager enthusiasts flocked to outdoor spaces, domestically and internationally, to share the moment.

Photographers devised ingenious methods to safely capture the event, while those in Nuuk, Greenland, enjoyed an impressive 90% coverage of the sun during its peak. For those who missed this celestial occurrence, a second partial solar eclipse is on the horizon this September, with prime viewing expected in Australia.

Eclipse enthusiasts joined together, creating shared memories as they looked skyward, marveling at the cosmic dance above.