Many skygazers flock to AUM to witness solar eclipse
People gather to watch the solar eclipse at AUM in Montgomery, Monday, April 8, 2024 – Photo from Action 8 News
AUM welcomed folks who wanted to witness the solar eclipse on Monday.
Hundreds came out to gather between the Library Tower and Goodwyn Hall.
People gather to watch the solar eclipse at AUM in Montgomery, Monday, April 8, 2024 – Photo from Action 8 News
Alabama was not be in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, with about 80% of the sun covered at around 2PM, but it still offered prime viewing.
Auburn University at Montgomery Associate Professor Randy Russell teaches astronomy, physics and physical sciences in AUM’s College of Sciences, helped people with questions and with the safety glasses.
If you missed out on this opportunity, you’ll be waiting a while for the next eclipse. A total solar eclipse will cross the United States again in 2044, but will only be viewable in states like Montana and the Dakotas.
Another total solar eclipse will happen in August 2045, with a path of totality crossing from California into the Southeastern United States.
