Hundreds gather on the front lawn of the Science Museum of Virginia along Broad Street in Richmond to take in the historic siting of a partial solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Total solar eclipse wows North America
Clouds part just in time for most
A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.