Eclipse wows Sauk Valley viewers

April 08, 2024 at 4:42 pm CDT

The moon nearly completely covers the sun Monday, April 8, 2024 as seen from northern Illinois. A path of totality cut a swath farther south in the state. — The moon nearly completely covers the sun Monday, April 8, 2024 as seen from northern Illinois. A path of totality cut a swath farther south in the state. (Alex T. Paschal)

By Alex T. Paschal

Eclipse watchers checked out the star of the show Monday, April 8, 2024 on the east lawn of Sauk Valley Community College.

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The moon nearly completely covers the sun Monday, April 8, 2024 as seen from northern Illinois. A path of totality cut a swath farther south in the state. (Alex T. Paschal)

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Alex T. Paschal

Photojournalist/columnist for Sauk Valley Media