Solar eclipses occur around every one to three years when the moon obscures the sun as seen from the earth. (Photo by Ariel Li)
Tallahassee Community College hosted a watch party on Monday, April 6, for the community to watch the Solar Eclipse. More than 100 local residents and students gathered together to witness the nationwide event as the moon obscured the sun. Free glasses were provided to view the special moment.
Tallahassee Community College Assistant Professor of Physical Science Joseph McNeil helps TCC Mason Simmons with taking pictures of the eclipse with his phone.“Looks like an orange crescent moon,” Simmons said.
Tallahassee Community College student Fuad Hamad looks up at the sky during the eclipse.
A piece of cardboard and binoculars are used to view the eclipse without the need for glasses.
TCC faculty member Teresa Paliwoda, middle, brought her students to watch the eclipse. (Left to right), Kiersten Gordon, Khloe Gordon, Jayla Worrell, T’Erica James, Samuel Parker, and Bryan Perez.
(Left to right) Tallahassee Community College students Jamarian Ellis, Camiya Wright and Destine’ Wilcox enjoy the moment as the eclipse took place.
