Updated: Aug. 21, 2017 at 8:28 PM
United States experiences total solar eclipse (48 images)
The United States saw its first total solar eclipse since 1979 on August 21, 2017, as the lunar event crossed the country with a wide path of totality from Oregon to South Carolina.
People across the country went outside to view the historic event with special glasses. NASA and scientists around the world used the occasion to collect data.
The sun shines behind the moon during the total solar eclipse viewed from Prineville, Ore. Photo by Pat Benic
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In this composite image from top right to bottom left, the stages of the moon crossing in front of the sun are shown for the total solar eclipse in Prineville. Photo by Pat Benic
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The moon moves into position and cuts off part of the sun prior to the total solar eclipse in Casper, Wyo. Photo by Mark Abraham/UPI
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