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Check out the best, most stunning 2024 total solar eclipse photos from across Austin

Hospital personnel at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin cheer during the early stages leading up to the totality of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, from the top floor of the hospitals parking garage.
Hospital personnel at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin cheer during the early stages leading up to the totality of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, from the top floor of the hospitals parking garage.
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The eclipse in totality with cloud coverage at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
The eclipse in totality with cloud coverage at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Students take in the eclipse while listening to Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Students take in the eclipse while listening to Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Nahil Ambani looks up at the sky during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Nahil Ambani looks up at the sky during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Deirdre McCoy looks up at the sky during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Deirdre McCoy looks up at the sky during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Levi Pena takes in the eclipse as the Longhorn Band prepares to perform at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Levi Pena takes in the eclipse as the Longhorn Band prepares to perform at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Eclipse revelers arrive early in hopes of viewing the big event near the Bell Tower at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Eclipse revelers arrive early in hopes of viewing the big event near the Bell Tower at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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From left, Alyssa Torres, of Austin, and her sister Teri Peterson, far right, and brother-in-law Dustin Peterson, of Bay City, watch the solar eclipse with their father, Dennis Torres, middle, who is a hospice patient at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, Monday, April 8, 2024, on the top floor of the hospitals parking garage. "We brought him out of hospice for this, he loves live music and he has never experienced this (solar eclipse) before," Teri Peterson said. Vampire Weekend played a solar eclipse show just down the street from the hospital at the Moody Center during the eclipse.
From left, Alyssa Torres, of Austin, and her sister Teri Peterson, far right, and brother-in-law Dustin Peterson, of Bay City, watch the solar eclipse with their father, Dennis Torres, middle, who is a hospice patient at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, Monday, April 8, 2024, on the top floor of the hospitals parking garage. "We brought him out of hospice for this, he loves live music and he has never experienced this (solar eclipse) before," Teri Peterson said. Vampire Weekend played a solar eclipse show just down the street from the hospital at the Moody Center during the eclipse.
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Lucile Paterson, 7, takes a look at the sun using her Longhorn eclipse glasses near the Bell Tower at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Lucile Paterson, 7, takes a look at the sun using her Longhorn eclipse glasses near the Bell Tower at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Totality is obscured by cloudy conditions from the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Totality is obscured by cloudy conditions from the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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John and Irma Webb don their tin foil hats to protect them during the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
John and Irma Webb don their tin foil hats to protect them during the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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The Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán performs "Total Eclipse of the Heart" during the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
The Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán performs "Total Eclipse of the Heart" during the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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The eclipse leaving totality with clouds obscuring the view at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
The eclipse leaving totality with clouds obscuring the view at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Stephanie Brewer takes a family photo with Eric Kaufman and Marguerite Kaufman during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Stephanie Brewer takes a family photo with Eric Kaufman and Marguerite Kaufman during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Maria Avila-Franklin looks through a telescope at the Long Center's total solar eclipse viewing party. Avila-Franklin came down from New York City to experience the eclipse in Austin.
Maria Avila-Franklin looks through a telescope at the Long Center's total solar eclipse viewing party. Avila-Franklin came down from New York City to experience the eclipse in Austin.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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The marquee on Austin's historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin welcomes eclipse viewers on April 8, 2024.
The marquee on Austin's historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin welcomes eclipse viewers on April 8, 2024.
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Faralyn Stroop, an anthropology student, works on her school registration while awaiting the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Faralyn Stroop, an anthropology student, works on her school registration while awaiting the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Eclipse revelers arrive early in hopes of viewing the big event near the Bell Tower at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Eclipse revelers arrive early in hopes of viewing the big event near the Bell Tower at the University of Texas in Austin, Tex., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / For Austin American-Statesman
The eclipse in totality with cloud coverage at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
The eclipse in totality with cloud coverage at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Shanese Rivera, from left, looks up at the sky with her kids Niya Johnson, Lael Johnson, Noah Johnson and husband Jameyel Johnson during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Shanese Rivera, from left, looks up at the sky with her kids Niya Johnson, Lael Johnson, Noah Johnson and husband Jameyel Johnson during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Lauren Holcomb takes a call while waiting for the solar eclipse at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Lauren Holcomb takes a call while waiting for the solar eclipse at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Fans line up to take photos with the skyline behind them on the Long Center's outdoor plaza on eclipse day.
Fans line up to take photos with the skyline behind them on the Long Center's outdoor plaza on eclipse day.
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Hank Cain, 5, uses his homemade eclipse mask to watch the solar eclipse with his family at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Hank Cain, 5, uses his homemade eclipse mask to watch the solar eclipse with his family at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Matt Langbehn, from Round Rock, was up early to snag an eclipse viewing spot by the bat bridge on Congress Ave.
Matt Langbehn, from Round Rock, was up early to snag an eclipse viewing spot by the bat bridge on Congress Ave.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Jared Kirk, left, a surgical tech at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, views the early stages of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, on the top floor of the hospital’s parking garage.
Jared Kirk, left, a surgical tech at Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, views the early stages of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024, on the top floor of the hospital’s parking garage.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Josue Victorian, left, Dennis Ixm Choj, middle, and Fidencio Caal, front right, watch the total solar eclipse at Reilly Elementary School on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. As the day became dark, children and adults alike ran around in glee, cheering the event.
Josue Victorian, left, Dennis Ixm Choj, middle, and Fidencio Caal, front right, watch the total solar eclipse at Reilly Elementary School on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Austin, Texas. As the day became dark, children and adults alike ran around in glee, cheering the event.
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The Schuster family traveled from Annapolis, Maryland for the eclipse. From left, Kathy Schuster, Addison Schuster, Ceili Schuster and Bebe Schuster.
The Schuster family traveled from Annapolis, Maryland for the eclipse. From left, Kathy Schuster, Addison Schuster, Ceili Schuster and Bebe Schuster.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Emma Amos, Libby Amos and Lydia Witherspoon pose as Libby and Emma's mom snaps a picture during the Long Center's total solar eclipse viewing party on April 8.
Emma Amos, Libby Amos and Lydia Witherspoon pose as Libby and Emma's mom snaps a picture during the Long Center's total solar eclipse viewing party on April 8.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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People gather at the Dell Seton Medical Center’s parking garage in Austin, Monday, April 8, 2024, during the solar eclipse.
People gather at the Dell Seton Medical Center’s parking garage in Austin, Monday, April 8, 2024, during the solar eclipse.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Vampire Weekend performs at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in Austin, Monday, April 8, 2024, for a total solar eclipse show.
Vampire Weekend performs at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park in Austin, Monday, April 8, 2024, for a total solar eclipse show.
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Hank Cain, 5, uses his homemade eclipse mask to watch the solar eclipse with his family at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Hank Cain, 5, uses his homemade eclipse mask to watch the solar eclipse with his family at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Deirdre McCoy, far left, looks up at the sky during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
Deirdre McCoy, far left, looks up at the sky during the solar eclipse viewing at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Eclipse watchers at Pace Bend Park set up their telescopes to try to catch a glimpse of the event through the clouds.
Eclipse watchers at Pace Bend Park set up their telescopes to try to catch a glimpse of the event through the clouds.
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View of downtown Austin during the totality of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024.
View of downtown Austin during the totality of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024.
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The eclipse in totality with cloud coverage at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
The eclipse in totality with cloud coverage at the Long Center Monday, April 8, 2024, in Austin.
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View of downtown Austin during the totality of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024.
View of downtown Austin during the totality of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8, 2024.
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View of the total solar eclipse in downtown Austin on Monday, April 8, 2024.
View of the total solar eclipse in downtown Austin on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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