It was cloudy here so we couldn’t see the eclipse, but it didn’t matter. It would have been only partial and I’ve seen those before. It was still an exciting event because it was the first total eclipse to cross the whole United States since 1918. tammy had sent me a link to an NPR map that followed the eclipse in real time:
I used the map as I watched the TV coverage. One commentator said it was a nationwide block party, and that’s what it felt like. It was heartwarming to see so many people coming together to share the experience. A welcome respite from all of our political polarization.
Yes, the Great American Eclipse of 2017 was a great success!
August 22, 2017
great – and it took the minds to another atmosphere…
interesting comment about silly Trump in your other post…
Much better than petty politics!
It was 89% totality here in Arkansas. Clouds blocked it for a short time, but most of that time, the eclipse could be seen with no need for the eclipse glasses.
We have another chance here, on April 8, 2024, in Dover, Arkansas, with solar eclipse totality lasting 4 minutes, 3 seconds.
Lucky you! 🙂
agreed! there was a sense of wonderment and awe and just plain happiness!
a pleasant change across the whole nation.
Yes! It lifts my spirits every time I think of it.