We wandered into this week with our eyes – albeit protected eyes – focused to the sky. Monday’s eclipse was a sight to behold. Equally intriguing, I believe, is the fact that scientists could pinpoint exactly when and where the eclipse would take place, as well as the percentage and length of totality. It’s beyond amazing that science has the tools, intellect and technology to uncover so many of the secrets of our solar system.

A few of my colleagues made pinhole projectors using a cereal box. It took me back to first grade, when we experienced a solar eclipse in North America. I envied the third graders who got to make pinhole projectors. Those of us who were too young had to keep our backs to the sun and wait for the darkened skies to come over us.

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