A partial solar eclipse is seen from Mazatlan, Mexico, on April 8 (Picture: Reuters)
The rare total solar eclipse that the world has been anticipating has started across North America.
A partial eclipse was spotted over parts of Mexico shortly after 10am local time.
People gathered outside Mazatlan to view the moon begin to cover the sun.
People on the path of totality will be able to witness a partial eclipse, then a total eclipse lasting about four minutes, followed by another partial eclipse.
People gather as they prepare to observe the solar eclipse, in Torreon, state of Coahuila, Mexico (Picture: Reuters)
An estimated 31.6million people reside on the path of totality.
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