Crowds reflect on watching 'incredible' eclipse
People headed to beaches, parks and hills in their droves to catch the rare event.
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"It was like everything kind of went dark and it's just like this really eerie light, and even the birds don't know what's happening, it's so amazing."
— Rhiannon Quinche , Other
"It was amazing. You could feel the temperature dropping and the light getting dimmer."
— Michael Simpson , Other
"It's just such a special day and we didn't really want to miss it."
— Glenda Whiles , Other
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People headed to beaches, parks and hills in their droves to catch the rare event.
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