What it's Like to See a Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse 2024

We traveled east along the path of totality to watch a total solar eclipse. The experience left a lasting memory, and I know this won't be our last!

I used a small telescope (RedCat 61) and my Canon EOS Ra to take a video of the entire eclipse, and Ash used her Canon EOS R with a telephoto lens (Canon EF 400mm F/5.6) to capture photos.

Thank you for watching!

[MarkWitzel]

I took my wife and 3 kids and drove Monday from Ontario on a journey chasing the promise of clear skies all the way into Quebec. The family thought I was borderline insane until the darkness descended in the middle of the day and Jupiter and Venus appeared as they witnessed the wonder of the total eclipse. With tears of joy streaming down my wife's face and my children trembling, struck by the grandeur of the universe, they suddenly realized that their lives were forever changed. This video perfectly captures that profound moment when our lives were touched by the celestial dance, reminding us of the vast, beautiful mystery that surrounds us. Thank you for preserving this unforgettable experience.

[astrocarone]

Your best video yet. This one made me cry. Such a special day. And Rest In Peace Alyn, he will be missed dearly.

[mdnt_]

I drove 1, 700 miles to Arkansas to see my first total solar eclipse and I still don't have words to explain what I saw or what I felt. It was truly a life changing moment for me, similarly to the ways people like you and Alyn changed my life 4-5 years ago when I first learned I could photograph and document the sky in ways I never imagined. He will be greatly missed and remembered forever.

[claudeb.lauture]

Nice, down to Earth video that tells you to enjoy life while you can. Respect to you Trevor for those kind words to Alyn. I now getting the news from your video.... Every month I'm waiting for his What's in the night sky? videos. RIP Alyn.

[bricksloth]

It was the most amazing experience of my life. I had seen partial eclipses but the 100% totality was otherworldly. I am changed.

[meteorologistcam]

Truly a very stunning event. Drove up to see it in Indiana with my mom and left me in tears. We will miss you Alyn and you have a place in my heart. And thank you for doing what you do.

[biosdilt]

The idea of proposing during a total solar eclipse is actually the most romantic thing ever!

[SylvainBerube]

I'll never get bored to relive this moment. Thanks a lot for sharing!

[cristianosecci]

This was my second Total Solar Eclipse after 2017, and WOW what a show it was! Much darker and deeper than 2017 and so awesome with all those prominences visible naked eye during totality! Your video captures perfectly the experience, the anticipation, the thrill, all those overwhelming feelings summed up in 4 minutes of infinite bliss. Thank you for sharing this! Onward to the next one: my wife and I are so hooked up that we are already planning for 2026 in Spain!

[keeplookingup]

"In Memory of Alyn Wallace" 😢 this brought tears in my eyes. You guys make such awesome videos. Thankyou for nostalgic astro-contents.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[DrRBERT]

This is some of the best photography I have encountered with this eclipse (or any eclipse for that matter). But it still doesn't capture the epic grandeur of seeing it live, which is not a slam to those filming it.

[clank_sinatra]

Thats the best video I've ever seen from you Mr. Jones. Thank you for the video, one of the best on YouTube. I'm so sorry to hear about Alyn Wallace, I will be praying for you and his family. I hope that you guys recover from this.

[johanahlberg]

I have watched this countless times and I cry every time I watch it. It was a life changing experience to seeing the eclipse. ❤

[jenstrojan]

WOW!!! I'm speechless !!!

R.I.P. Alyn - We'll miss you !

[PatJones]

6:02: I watched it in Erie, PA in my front yard. I was REALLY bummed when it was over. I never wanted it to end. I felt so out of control. Normally I can look at or photograph an astro object as long as I want. This was the first time I felt so moved, yet so out of control and so helpless at the same time. I felt like I was just "GIVEN" the greatest gift I will ever see. It was an incredible reminder of how beautiful our universe is and how out of control we really are.

[Jfoy]

Man.... THIS video was EVERYTHING that I had hoped for AND MORE. Great job, Trevor! I live in Louisiana and attempted to photograph our ~82.1% solar eclipse, and the clouds were too horrendous to see anything but a small glimpse. I wasn't able to get any pictures. I figured you'd have a video on the event, and I'm thankful for your efforts! Thank you so much for sharing!! I'll be showing this to everybody!! ❤ clear skies, friend. Take care.

[alineradventureswithsimons]

Best video ever Trevor. My second eclipse in totality and this captured the closest to my experience, enough to bring tears. Thanks to you and Ash for sharing this.

[LearnToStargaze]

Wonderful job capturing the moment. You and Ashley did an amazing job balancing the photography, cinematography, and taking it in visually at the same time. It was great to be there with you and to see the mastery of your craft in action.

[stephanepicard]

This is so magical. Your skills at capturing and turning this shared experience into a very touching storytelling journal brings me back to the being on the shores of the Miramichi River in Doaktown with you guys. I am so incredibly happy you accepted my invitation to join our events in New Brunswick! Thank you for being part and capturing our adventure! Cheers, Stéphane

[robinhoward]

I think you both captured the raw emotion of a total eclipse of the sun perfectly. I took my family to see the 1999 total eclipse of the sun in Europe and it is experience that stays with you for a lifetime. Thank you very much for sharing your experience. RIP Alyn.