| The total solar
eclipse of April 8, 2024, also known as the Great North American
Eclipse, was visible across much of the contiguous United States
and parts of Mexico and Canada. A solar eclipse occurs when the
Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun. A total
solar eclipse, like this one, occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter
is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight across a
limited path on the Earth. The images on this commemorative boxcar
were taken in Cleveland, Ohio by MTL Graphic Artist Brandon T, and
represent a progression of the eclipse over 2.5 hours, showing solar
prominences and coronal streamers. |
