When David Makepeace experienced his first total solar eclipse in 1991, he didn’t expect it would completely transform his life. On Monday, Makepeace will witness his 23rd eclipse — and 16th total eclipse in Wyoming. It’s unreal.”Randy Attwood, the executive director of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, will see his 10th solar eclipse on Monday. Attwood said that it’s difficult for people who’ve never seen a total eclipse to understand what’s so incredible about them. For thousands in the U.S., Monday will be their first time seeing a total solar eclipse.

Source: thestar August 15, 2017 21:00 UTC