This photo shows the beginnings of the solar eclipse here in Eastern Iowa.
Matt Gerardy and Linda Ruchotzke watched the solar eclipse together.
Iowa was in the path of the eclipse, but not the path of totality. The last time a total solar eclipse was visible anywhere in Iowa was August 7, 1869. It was the first total solar eclipse to be photographed. This photo, taken in Iowa, comes from the very first issue of “Nature,” published in November of that year. (Living History Farms)
A picture of the eclipse taken without the special lenses over the shutter. Note the intensity of the light and the halo effects it created. Shows the importance of the special eye protection.
Easton Valley Students had glasses available to them as class by class they were able to go out and see the eclipse as it happened. They then returned to their classrooms to discuss what they just experienced. The students were inside for recess to ensure that all eyes were kept safe during the eclipse.
