What it's Like to See a Total Solar Eclipse

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Great video Trevor! I haven’t heard about Alyn’s passing and I was actually shocked when it said in Memory of Alyn Wallace. I got his signed book for my birthday last year. Rest in peace Alyn

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.

It’s still hard to find any words to be able to properly describe the experience. Nicely said Trevor! Glad your trip was a success, and most of all, glad you and Ashley managed to see this with the naked eye! Truly one of the most amazing things a person will ever see.

Very nice touch for Alyn . respect !

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.

Your explanation of the eclipse is one of the closest things I've ever heard to how it actually feels. Thanks for making this, and SO glad you guys had clear skies way out there!

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

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.

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

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.

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.... Tears........ Every month I'm waiting for his What's in the night sky? videos. RIP Alyn.

I've watched a number of videos about this eclipse but this was the first (and only) one to send a shiver down my spine and make the hairs on my neck stand up. Hearing all of your reactions and seeing the images was truely special. I have not yet experienced a total ecplipse but this genuinly feels the closest so far, thank you. And a lovely mention at the end to Alyn ❤ I nevcer met him but we spoke via email a few times and he was such a lovely person so willing to help, he will be missed.

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.

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.