Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Mazatlán, Sin to witness the total solar eclipse of the sun. The shortest night in 33 years and the next 28 was a profound experience for all who were present. The eclipse made landfall in Mazatlán at 11:07 a.m., and elicited festive shouts, applause, and tears from the crowd before continuing its journey through North America at over 3,000 kilometers per hour.
People lined the bay of Mazatlán to witness the phenomenon, with popular viewing areas including the square of the sister cities, the lighthouse on Cerro del Crestón, and the letters formation on the beach. The boardwalk was closed to create a pedestrian zone for the event, drawing a massive crowd eager to experience the celestial show.
One group of individuals had a unique experience during this event. A group of 50 blind or visually impaired individuals experienced the eclipse in their own way. Invited by national DIF and educational institutions, these individuals tuned into changes brought on by
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