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As Americans wait for the , we're revisiting the  that dazzled millions of people one year ago Tuesday when its path of totality crossed North America. 

The celestial event happens when the . During a total solar eclipse, the moon briefly blocks all the sun's light. There can also be , depending on how much of the sun the moon covers.

happen at least twice a year, but total solar eclipses are more rare, occurring about every 18 months, scientists say. Whether you can see the eclipse depends on the specific . The  most Americans will get to see a total solar eclipse will be in 2044 and 2045.

For now, here's a look back at the 2024 event:

Crowds of people flocked to locations in the path of totality, from Mexico to Canada.

Many in the U.S. outside of the path of totality saw a partial solar eclipse, when the moon covers part of the sun.