Eclipse viewers in northern New England express joy, awe and emotion

Skies were blue and roads were backed up for miles as tens of thousands of people turned out in northern New England for yesterday's total solar eclipse. Some were locals enjoying the event at home, while others came from far away.

As part of the New England News Collaborative, reporters from Vermont Public, New Hampshire Public Radio, Maine Public and WBUR spoke with several viewers across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. They captured the joy, awe and emotion of the rare celestial event.