While it was impressive on the ground, a different angle gives an even more amazing perspective of the eclipse.
Footage taken from space of the solar eclipse over Earth from the International Space Station show just how much it darkened the skies. Footage shows the area where the eclipse darkens the sky as it moves across the continent and contrasts with the lighter skies around it.
Follow the moon’s shadow across the Northern Hemisphere in this loop from #GOES16! See more #SolarEclipse imagery @ https://t.co/1oNaGe1dLN pic.twitter.com/MidGWHNhIf
— NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites) August 21, 2017
People came out in droves to view this rare occurrence. Many attended viewing parties, took time off of work, traveled to ideal viewing locations, or simply ran outside in a frenzy at optimal viewing time. Regardless, the celestial event generated a great deal of interest.
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This angle shows the extreme juxtaposition of the darkest area moving across the billowing white clouds.
You probably saw #SolarEclipse2017 from Earth…but what did it look like from space? Check out these @Space_Station views: pic.twitter.com/6uPdyRFbXs
— NASA (@NASA) August 21, 2017
Another angle shows a more artistic view of the astral display. This stunning viewpoint conveys the speed at which the heavens darken as the light of the sun is covered by the moon.
At the speed of darkness…watch as #SolarEclipse2017 shadow moves across our beautiful planet at <1 mile/second; as seen from GIII aircraft pic.twitter.com/X8jy10OqJh
— Thomas Zurbuchen (@Dr_ThomasZ) August 22, 2017
While it was a fantastic show to catch on planet earth, these videos illustrate the magnitude and magnificence of the lunar event.
The next solar eclipse in North America will occur in 2024.
