The Eclipse of 2017 did not disappoint! There was mass hysteria prior to the event because so many people wanted eclipse glasses and they were no where to be found. Some people were smart and bought them in advance only to later find that they weren't approved for direct sun staring. Lots of people were heading to Idaho and Wyoming for "totality" where there was 2 min 30 seconds of blackness. I waited in line the week prior and paid $6 for two pair (figured we would share) and we planned on heading to the viewing party at the library. While we waited, already had purchased glasses, hoards of people waited for free ones. Well, 10 min before the eclipse started they walked around with HANDFULS of glasses and handed them out for F R E E (of course). Oh well. That meant we all got our own.
It was super awesome to watch the moon move in front of the sun! Our shadows got all fuzzy and it was actually quite surprising to feel the temperature drop as the sun was blocked (even at 91%). I guess there will be another eclipse in 2045- I'll be knocking on 60's door so it only made sense to take the kids now to see something that doesn't happen every day.
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