While many people got to see the solar eclipse across the country, many in Indiana County had to deal with cloudy skies, but were able to see parts of it.
(Attendees at the YMCA and Indiana Free Library eclipse watch party wait for a break in the clouds. Photo by Josh Widdowson)
Skies started to get dark around 2:45 at the YMCA of Indiana County and Indiana Free Library’s eclipse watch party, but some were disappointed and frustrated by the thick clouds that came through and obstructed the view of the eclipse for most of the time.
There were frequent calls for people to put on their glasses by those gathered as they saw the sun peek through, but then it would quickly go back behind the clouds. Sandy Oswalt of Indiana was one of those calling out, and she said it was aggravating to deal with the clouds.
Another person, Jacob Lamott, said he was impressed when he did see the tiny bits of the eclipse when the clouds briefly broke.
Other watch events were held at schools in Indiana, including Ben Franklin Elementary School. Michael Bertig said students at Ben Franklin Elementary School were able to design their own protective eyewear.
Several companies had informal gatherings to see during the solar eclipse. But a lot of people were able to see, albeit briefly, a very rare event.
