Editor’s note: Follow along with CNN’s live updates of the total solar eclipse.
Special eclipse momentsWhile totality is considered to be the most exciting part of a total solar eclipse, there are other special phases to watch for before the big moment arrives.
Amateur astronomers prepare to watch a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico, on Monday.
After the total solar eclipse ends, it’s a bit of a wait for the next such celestial sightings in the United States.
Those living in Alaska will catch a glimpse of a total solar eclipse on March 30, 2033, and a partial solar eclipse will shine over most of the US during that event.
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