Wolfe County HRC residents and staff were ecstatic and eager to see the solar eclipse just like the rest of the nation. Although they didn’t travel to be in the path of totality, outside in front of the facility was just as entertaining to those on hand considering the novelty of the event. Monday’s total solar eclipse was the first time since 1918 that the eclipse cast its shadow from coast-to-coast.
If you’re still unaware of what a total solar eclipse is, it’s when the moon passes between the sun and Earth and blocks the view of the sun for up to about three hours from a given location.
With their heads tilted back and looking to the sky while wearing eclipse sunglasses, Wolfe County HRC’s staff and residents gazed at the beautiful eclipse with some even taking pictures during the occurrence. The next opportunity to experience a solar eclipse will be in April of 2024.