Look to the Sky

Finding totality with the R1T

By Rivian

April 12^th, 2024

The solar eclipse prompted millions of journeys — to balconies and backyards, parks and street corners. As the moon’s shadow fell across the earth on April 8th, friends, families and perfect strangers stared up in unison to witness a rare moment.

We collaborated with New York photographer Ben Sklar, who packed up the R1T and embarked on a friend trip, planned months in advance, to savor the magic of the eclipse from the heart of the Adirondacks.

“Part of the magic is the forever mystery. There will always be something we don’t know.”

Parks, museums, zoos and other public spaces prepared for the crowds.

Travelers braced for traffic delays.

The Adirondacks had just seen April snow showers. But local forecasts called for clear skies.

The eclipse only lasted a few brief minutes — but for many it became a daylong celebration of a shared cosmic moment.

“It’s awe-inspiring, it’s hard to put words to it.”

Many expressed hope and awe. Some held impromptu ceremonies to mark the occasion.

Homemade pinhole cameras, tree leaves and even perforated kitchen utensils held in the sun became windows to the solar phenomenon.

The experience of an eclipse sticks in the memory. The sudden, uncanny darkness brings on laughter, cheers, curiosity, along with a deep sense of wonder.