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In Gun Barrel City, Astronomers from Upice Observatory in the Czech Republic set up equipment to view and photograph the Total Solar Eclipse April 8. They are taking pictures of the corona (suns atmosphere) and watching the eclipse with equipment that is filtered from the suns harmful rays.Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs-Vincik
City of Mabank staff members and visitors look to the sky in excitement during the Total Solar Eclipse April 8.

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Henderson County staff members and visitors gather outside to view the Total Solar Eclipse April 8. 

Monitor Photo/Carla Gray
The Total Solar Eclipse 2024 shows off the corona, the outer ring of the sun. The moon has completely blocked the center of the sun. Cedar Creek Lake was in the middle of totality which means it is the longest period of time during the event. Residents can be heard cheering as totality reached its peak.

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Malakoff High School Students point up to the sky during the totality phase of the Total Eclipse April 8.