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Before the rain came down in the Yellowhammer State, The University of Alabama’s department of physics and astronomy had heads turned upward at their solar eclipse viewing event on April 8. Those foiled by cloudy weather or who weren't along the path of Monday's total solar eclipse still have more chances to catch a glimpse.

Onlookers in Tuscaloosa and the Mobile area reported cloud cover in the way of today’s partial solar eclipse. Elsewhere, a chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies.

Pets are not in as much danger from the solar eclipse as from mistakes we might make around the event.

The University of Alabama is gearing up for next week’s solar eclipse. Faculty from the Department of Physics and Astronomy will host a viewing event on Monday, April 8, starting at 1:00 p.m. A booth will be set up in front of Gorgas Library with special viewing glasses.

Skywatchers both in Alabama and across much of the world were treated to something special Sunday night.The Super Blood Wolf Moon was easily visible…