2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Scenes from New Madrid

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The moon moves in front of the sun at New Madrid on April 8.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' boat stopped in New Madrid for a public hearing and the opportunity to take in the solar eclipse along with people from across the United States and several foreign countries.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

When the eclipse reached totality, the street lights went on along the New Madrid levee front.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Ashley Sanchez, Jett Hawkins and Todd Harris joined the solar eclipse watch party at Immaculate Conception School in New Madrid on April 8.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

With the Mississippi River in the background, Yoga Mama Emi works to capture the energy of the sun on April 8 as the moon begins to make its journey in front of the sun.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Avery Kenowlton of Oakland, Tenn., sets up his telescope for a perfect view of the eclips on April 8 in New Madrid.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Tom Costello, a retiree who now travels the country, uses his solar eclipse glasses to photograph the moon as it moves in front of the sun during the total solar eclips on April 8 along New Madrid's riverfront.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Allen Arias set up next to the New Madrid Historical Museum to live stream the total solar eclipse on his Spanish-speaking utube channel. Arias discusses history and science with the followers on his channel.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Madeline Young concentrates on the view while wearing her special solar eclipse mask during eclipse viewing party at Immaculate Conception School on April 8.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Linda Shackelford and Amy Morris from Baldwin, Miss., relax on the Mississippi River levee to take in the April 8 solar eclipse.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

Tashima Owens of New Madrid gazes up as the moon crosses in front of the sun for the April 8 solar eclipse. It was Owens first time to see an eclipse.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

The New Madrid levee front provided a perfect spot for viewing the April 8 solar eclipse,.Jill Bock/Standard Democrat

New Madrid, Missouri, drew visitors not just from across the country but around the world for the opportunity to view the total solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024, over the Mississippi River.

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