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A total solar eclipse is sweeping across North America. Swipe left to see photos of the event, the first time in almost 100 years where the path of darkness traverses both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. This celestial event occurs as the Sun, the Moon and the Earth become perfectly aligned. Americans have gathered across the country to view the rare spectacle through protective glasses. Credits: AP/EPA/Getty Images/CQ RollCall/Reuters/AP #solareclipse2017 #eclipse

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