The solar eclipse took place Monday afternoon. The moon covered the sun at around 91% in our area, and many gathered outside to witness the phenomenon. The partial eclipse began around 12:45 PM CT and ended just after 3 PM. We also had a solar eclipse in 2017, but the next event will not occur …
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Sequatchie County Schools to Close Early for Partial Solar Eclipse in April
One local school system will be dismissed early on Monday, April 8, for the partial solar eclipse. Sequatchie County Schools – Car riders will dismiss at 11:30 am, and buses will load at 11:40 am. In 2017, most of the Tennessee Valley plunged into near darkness as the moon nearly covered the sun. For many, …