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Monday's rare total solar eclipse passed across the U.S., turning the lights off as totality moved from Mexico's Pacific coast into Canada.
Why it matters: Almost everyone in the U.S. was able to see some part of it, and millions of Americans traveled to get the best view.
Catch up quick: 15 states were in the path of totality.
Flashback: Only two total solar eclipses have been visible from the U.S. during the 21st century.
The next total solar eclipse viewable from the U.S. is 20 years away.
Editor's note: This story was formerly a live blog and has been updated with developments and background throughout.
The next total solar eclipse that will be visible in the contiguous U.S. is Aug. 23, 2044, NASA said.
- It will only graze a sliver of Montana and North Dakota.
The next chance for a coast-to-coast view will come in 2045.
Between the lines: If you're motivated to travel, parts of Iceland and Spain will see an eclipse in 2026, Axios' Will Chase reports.
- This eclipse will occur Aug. 12, 2026.
New Orleans was hoping to see 82% of the Sun blocked, but Axios New Orleans reporter Carlie Kollath Wells says she just saw a lot of clouds.
