Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were treated to a truly unique and eerie view of the total solar eclipse that took place on Monday. As the Moon’s shadow raced across the Earth’s surface at speeds of up to 5,000 mph, the astronauts orbiting the Earth every 90 minutes were able to witness the rare event firsthand.

Unlike those on the ground who were only able to see the eclipse as the Moon blocked the face of the Sun, the astronauts on the ISS had the additional vantage point of observing the Moon’s shadow on Earth. This perspective provided a stunning view of the eclipse that most people on the ground were not able to experience.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk even shared a video taken by a Starlink satellite in low-Earth orbit, showing the Moon’s shadow moving across the planet. Solar and Earth-observing spacecraft also captured the eclipse in real-time, with images showing the Moon’s shadow covering parts of Quebec, New Brunswick, Maine, the Pacific Ocean, and North America.

The ISS, which soared into the solar eclipse from 261 miles above the Earth, offered a unique and breathtaking perspective on the celestial event. With the ability to witness up to five eclipses a year, the astronauts on the ISS had a front-row seat to a cosmic event that few ever get the chance to see.