We decided to stay in Amarillo for the eclipse today, where the sun would be covered about 80%.
Connor and Lex tried on their solar eclipse glasses at home before we left for the viewing picnic at the park next to the science center.
There was a pretty good sized crowd at the park, but we were able to find a great place to eat and view the eclipse.
Bonus? The park had some great Pokemon around.
Pirate Lex with his Psyduck Pokemon Parrot
Photo by Connor
We had a great view. The clouds moved out of the way as the eclipse was beginning, and we were able to see the sun get smaller and smaller, until there was just a nice yellow banana in the sky. Then, we watched as it got bigger again.
The kids were happy to see the sliver of the sun this time, but they want to make sure to be in the path of totality next time, on April 8, 2024. Cities in the path of the total eclipse for that one include Austin, Dallas, Indianapolis, and Cleveland, so that should be fine.
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