Just yesterday, a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event occurred in Massachusetts: a near-total solar eclipse. With the path of totality (a line where the eclipse is total — when the sun is completely covered by the moon) only about two hundred miles away, we were able to see 80% coverage yesterday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m. Hundreds of enthusiasts booked hotel rooms in cities on the eclipse’s path, causing traffic backups all over the eastern half of the United States. Journalists from the New York Times wrote various pieces covering everything from sighting times to picture tips. Even on our very own Austin Prep campus minutes after dismissal, students gathered by windows and out on the field to gaze at the sky, eager to try out their viewing glasses. During the peak coverage, I was able to take some pictures of the eclipse from at home by putting my viewing glasses over my phone camera:
Solar Eclipse Visible in Massachusetts for the First Time in Seven Years
April 10, 2024
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Isabella Fountain '25, Writer
Isabella Fountain is a senior at Austin Prep. This is her third year writing for the Legend and Austin Authors and her fourth year as an Austin Prep student. She enjoys creatively writing fantasy and science fiction pieces and articles about everything from student life to current events. AP US Government is her favorite class, and her favorite book is Jeanine Cummins' American Dirt (seriously, read it; it’s so good). She also has a pet turtle!