TOLEDO, Ohio — When the total solar eclipse passed through northwest Ohio Monday, the visage of the moon completely obscuring the sun became an object of awe for many across the region who fell within (or traveled to) the path of totality.
WTOL 11 visited eclipse watch parties throughout the area, where locals and visitors alike watched the eclipse from first contact to totality, capturing photos and videos of the event. Check out some of the most spectacular moments from the once-in-a-lifetime event that captivated millions of sky-watchers everywhere.
Totality, as experienced by viewers - WTOL 11 viewers sent in their photos of totality, when the moon completely eclipsed the sun and plunged northwest Ohio into darkness.
Composite shots show the whole picture - Several people took composite shots of the eclipse, detailing the journey from start to finish.
Time lapse in totality - See what the moon's shadow looked like moving over northwest Ohio from various regions.
Emotional reactions to totality - The WTOL 11 team saw totality for themselves across northwest Ohio, from downtown Toledo to Hardin County. Here's how they reacted.
Airplane seen "eclipsing" the sun during partial eclipse - Kory Koepfer caught this image of an airplane during the end of the eclipse. The photo was taken at Rotary Park in Perrysburg.
Traveling far and wide - WTOL 11 Meteorologist Ryan Wichman chatted with a family from Virginia who traveled all the way to Bowling Green State University to view the total solar eclipse.
A thumbnail - As totality ended, the light of the sun returned, appearing like a bright orange thumbnail in the sky.
Safety first - A young eclipse watcher gazes skyward in Tiffin.
Venus visible during totality - Venus is among the brightest objects in the night sky, often dubbed "the evening star". Although not visible during the day, totality provided the opportunity to view it in the middle of the afternoon. WTOL 11's Jon Monk captured this time lapse of totality in Tiffin. At the :17 mark of the video below, Venus becomes visible near the top of the screen.
Almost totality - This viewer photo, taken in Temperance, Michigan, shows the sun 99% eclipsed.
The community reacts to totality - Although the moment was hard to describe, here's what the WTOL 11 team and others thought of the experience.
Don't forget about the traffic! - After the eclipse, it was time for everyone to head home. This made for some roadway headaches.
WTOL 11 gallery - See all the fun that was had celebrating the big day around northwest Ohio:
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