If you missed the annular solar eclipse that created a “ring of fire” over America last October, don’t worry, because this April 8 an incredible total solar eclipse will be crossing the skies.
North American observers will enjoy the incredible phenomenon that will pass through Mexico, the United States and Canada.
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The total solar eclipse on Monday amazed a sold-out crowd at First Tennessee Park north of downtown. The park is home to the Nashville Sounds minor league baseball team. It was one of many venues where people from near and far came to watch the solar eclipse in Nashville, the largest U.S. city in the path of totality, when the moon completely blocks the sun. “Nashville knows how to throw a party, and we’re doing that here,” Mayor Megan Barry told reporters by the third-base dugout before the eclipse. She was joined by Booster the Hot Chicken, the Nashville Sounds mascot. Though a chicken, Booster was a ham in front of the cameras, posing playfully and wearing what appeared to be gigantic eclipse glasses. Barry said that the 8,000 people at the ballpark came from 35 states and 10 countries. More than one million visitors were in town for the eclipse, she said. Adam Nuse, general manager for the Sounds, said players were happy to be in Nashville for the eclipse and not on the road. The Sounds were set to play a home game later Monday against the Iowa Cubs. “It’s an incredible opportunity,” said Sounds…
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MURFREESBORO, Tennessee — Up to 3,000 people are expected to watch today’s solar eclipse from the Stones River Battlefield in Murfreesboro. In this picture, Travis Batton, a local photographer and an amateur astronomer, has a telescope set up to project the eclipse on a large screen at the Stones River Battlefield. Across Middle Tennessee, hundreds of thousands are expected to view the once in a lifetime natural event. # # # NASHVILLE, Tennessee–In Nashville, Mayor Megan Barry is seen here in the dugout of the Nashville Sounds at First Tennessee Park as she waits to address the crowd gathered to view the eclipse. The stands were full: Looking at the eclipse, wearing special sunglasses in the stands: Looking at the eclipse, wearing special sunglasses on the field: T-shirts for sale! The Tennessee Star was able to obtain a YouTube video of this 1979 ABC News Broadcast where the late Frank Reynolds told the audience of the next solar eclipse, which scientists would happen 38 years later – today, August 21, 2017. Medical experts advise anyone watching the eclipse to wear special safety glasses.
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No eclipse-related road closures are planned for Monday, according to a Metro Nashville Police Department press release issued this week. Authorities are cautioning people to be aware of moving traffic and not get distracted by viewing the eclipse. “Nashville has a number of places to safely watch and enjoy next Monday’s total solar eclipse. Interstates and the travel lanes of busy city streets ARE NOT among them,” the press release said. “Citizens are strongly cautioned against walking into streets or stopping on an interstate to view the eclipse.” Nashvillians and visitors are encouraged to plan where they intend to watch the eclipse and head there early. Among the local places for eclipse viewing are: Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Boulevard Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pike First Tennessee Park, 19 Jr Gilliam Way Centennial Park, 2500 West End Avenue Radnor Lake, 1160 Otter Creek Road Edwin & Percy Warner Parks, located off Highway 100 Cedar Hill Park, 860 Old Hickory Boulevard in Madison Beaman Park, 5911 Old Hickory Boulevard Shelby Bottoms, 1900 Davidson Street Shelby Park, Shelby Avenue at S. 20th Street Peeler Park, off Neelys Bend Road in Madison Bells Bend Outdoor Center, 4187 Old Hickory Boulevard Bicentennial…
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A solar eclipse viewing party will be held Monday, Aug. 21 at First Tennessee Park north of downtown Nashville, according to a press release from Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. First Tennessee Park is home to the Nashville Sounds, and the minor league baseball team is working with the city of Nashville and the Adventure Center Center to host the party. This will be the first time since 1918 that a total solar eclipse will sweep across the U.S. Nashville is the largest city in its path. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and earth and the moon fully or partially blocks the sun. The viewing party will include science demonstrations and music from the Nashville Symphony. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. and Barry will welcome the crowd at 11:00 a.m. Everyone attending will receive special solar glasses for safe viewing of the eclipse. Seating is first-come, first-served, excluding club level and group areas. The eclipse will begin at 11:58 a.m., with totality beginning at 1:27 p.m. and lasting for nearly two minutes. After the viewing party, the ballpark will be cleared at 2 p.m. and will re-open at 3 p.m. for the Nashville Sounds…
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