On April 8, Cabot was in a direct path for a total eclipse.
A solar eclipse occurs every one to three years around the Earth. North America will often see a total eclipse every twelve years, as reported by CBS News. The latest eclipse was short lasting a total of two and a half minutes.
Some students spent time with their families to enjoy the eclipse.
“I went with my mom up to my grandpa’s farm,” junior Dylan Teacue said.
Students were fascinated with the eclipse and how it affected their surroundings.
“It scared me a little bit because I’m not used to it, but other than that it was really, really cool seeing it outline the moon and the darkness and everything,” sophomore Carlie Cumberland said. “ It was really cool to me.”
There are various emotions one may feel while watching an eclipse, junior Noah Coburn appreciated the sight of the moon overlapping the sun.
“I felt that it was an experience that was worth seeing and I really appreciated the view I got from my backyard,” Coburn said. “I had a little family gathering with some friends and we watched it while we had a little solar eclipse party.”
The solar eclipse of 2024 will be an event that leaves a mark of many students and citizens of Cabot and is a rare sight to see for many. The next eclipse is expected to be in a direct path for America in 2044, according to NASA.
