Did You See the Solar Eclipse?

A total solar eclipse crossed North America on Monday, with parts of 15 U.S. states within the path of totality. Most of Tennessee, including Wayne County, saw about 94-97% totality, with only a thin sliver of sunlight visible at the peak of the eclipse. Cloud cover threatened visibility, but after its approximate 11:40 a.m. beginning, the clouds broke up enough that eclipse-watchers (with protective eyewear on, of course!) were able to witness most of the awe-inspiring event. The peak of the eclipse was at about 2:00 p.m. here in Wayne County.
What really is a solar eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of Earth.
Those who missed Monday’s eclipse will have to wait at least two decades to get another chance to see one in the U.S., because the next total solar eclipse in the contiguous United States will be in 2044!