Ring o' fire

  • LEFT- Menard was smack dab in the of prime viewership for Saturday's annular eclipse. From the porch of Compton Warehouse, Conrad Owen took this photo which shows the moon almost exactly in front of the sun, just about to create the full ring of fire illusion. BELOW- The eclipse was thrilling, but an unexpected ground show captivated just as many. Crescent shadows were images caused by the projections of the sun while the moon was in its path.
    LEFT- Menard was smack dab in the of prime viewership for Saturday's annular eclipse. From the porch of Compton Warehouse, Conrad Owen took this photo which shows the moon almost exactly in front of the sun, just about to create the full ring of fire illusion. BELOW- The eclipse was thrilling, but an unexpected ground show captivated just as many. Crescent shadows were images caused by the projections of the sun while the moon was in its path.
  • Ring o' fire
    Ring o' fire
    Although officials were ready for anything, Menard did not see the increase in traffic predicted by emergency officials across the state this weekend. The next eclipse event will be a total eclipse on April 8, 2024. Menard lies within the path of totality, meaning the moon will completely cover the sun, causing about 5 minutes of darkness in the middle of the day.* *Clarification: The...

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