Millions gather to watch the solar eclipse as it sweeps North America

At least five million people have travelled to watch the total solar eclipse across the US. The eclipse turned day into night first starting in Mexico. Cheers were heard from spectators as the moon crossed paths with the sun. Almost 3,000 people sat in camping chairs with solar viewers on eventually casting them into darkness for several minutes. Arkansas was next to witness the eclipse,though not experiencing it for as long as the previous cities. Hundreds packed stands in Illinois and Indianapolis to watch the event.