The best place to see the eclipse was across Asia and parts of the western United States. It was the first solar eclipse visible in North America in nearly 18 years.
Shanghai, China.
The moon passes between the sun and the earth over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour.
Hong Kong, China.
A partial solar eclipse as seen during sunrise in the coastal town of Gumaca in the Philippines.
Gumaca, Philippines.
A wedding takes place during the eclipse in Japan.
The eclipse is reflected in a pool of water in Beijing, China.
Near Tokyo.
A flock of birds fly past the eclipse over Beijing, China.
Near Tokyo.
Shanghai, China.
A man practices taichi during an eclipse at the Bund along the Huangpu River in Shanghai.
Irving, Texas.
Chandler, Arizona.
New Mexico.
Los Angeles, California.
Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
Monument Valley Tribal Park in Utah.
Xiamen, China.
A helicopter returning from the Sunflower wildfire passes in front of the eclipse in Payson, Arizona.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park in Nageezi, Arizona.
Near Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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