The total solar eclipse was held in South America
• The total solar eclipse was held in South America,
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky over Chile and Argentina, and extends across the southern part of the Pacific Ocean. Tens of thousands of people flocked to the city throughout the region to witness a total eclipse, which began at 10:24 local time. The solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun. Scroll through the photos, and Tass look at this rare phenomenon.
People watch the total solar eclipse from La Heeger, Chile.
The woman photographs a total solar eclipse in Chascomus, Argentina.
People watch partial solar eclipse in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Northern Chile is known for clean air, and in this area are built one of the largest and most powerful telescopes in the world, making the South American country in the global astronomical center.
The moon passes in front of the setting sun during a total solar eclipse in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A young man dressed as a shaman takes part in a photo shoot before the total solar eclipse in La Heeger, Chile.