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Pictures: US enjoys amazing solar eclipse

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Moon moving across the SunImage source, NASA
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This was one of the first pictures that Nasa published showing the Moon starting to move in between the Sun and the Earth. This was visible from the west coast of the US. It looks a bit like the Moon is 'taking a bite' out of the Sun.

People watching the eclipse from South CarolinImage source, AFP/Getty Images
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People in South Carolina are seen here getting ready to enjoy the show with their special protective eclipse glasses.

Total solar eclipseImage source, NASA
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The world didn't have long to wait before the very first pictures of the total solar eclipse could be seen. You can see the light from the sun's atmosphere glowing around the outside of the Moon. This is called the corona.

People watch eclipse from planeImage source, Press Association
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People on a flight from London to the US were equipped with special protective glasses to enjoy the solar spectacle from up in the air! We bet they got an amazing view.

Eclipse in HopkinsvilleImage source, NASA
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Here is the view of the total solar eclipse from Hopkinsville in Kentucky, which was nicknamed 'Eclipseville' because it is such a good spot to see it from.

People watching in HopkinsvilleImage source, NASA
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You can see just how excited people in 'Eclipesville' are to be watching such a stunning space show!

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania TrumpImage source, AFP/Getty Images
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were seen looking up at the solar eclipse from the balcony of the White House in Washington

Diamond ringImage source, NASA
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In the moment just after a total solar eclipse has happened, the Sun will peek back around from behind the Moon, like it's doing here. This happens as the Moon continues to move around the Earth. This creates an amazing effect which is known as the diamond ring. You can see why! It's one of the impressive moments during a total solar eclipse.

People watching the eclipseImage source, Getty Images
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It's safe to say that millions of people across the US won't be forgetting this once-in-a-lifetime moment for many years to come.