USA TODAY’s month in review

On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse rolled its way across the country.  Millions of Americans, from southern Texas to northern Maine were in the path of totality where the moon completely blots out the sun.  USA TODAY Network photographers captured stunning photos of the rare astronomical event including Journal News photographer  Frank Becerra Jr. who travelled to Lake Placid, New York to capture the different stages of the eclipse. “Thousands flocked to the former Olympic town that was going to be in 100% darkness for about four minutes,” recalled Becerra. “When the eclipse reached totality, it was one of the most amazing things I have ever witnessed. It did not get quiet. People were cheering the whole time. At 3:25 p.m., the sun was gone. Like hitting a light switch, it got dark. Streetlights went on, the Olympic rings outside the Ice Arena lit up in the darkness. I made sure to take time in between photos to enjoy the moment.”

April 5

April 8