And it begins …
Pickens County was one of the best places to view the eclipse.
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes in between the Earth and the Sun.
Becoming more pronounced.
Various viewing parties and events were set up throughout the county but really, the big winners were all of us who already live here: Pickens County residents who had to do nothing more than step out on our front porch to see it.
Highway 85 was backed up for miles, as was US 123 with travelers anxious to stake out a prime location to watch.
Getting closer!
It is estimated thousands of people traveled to SC to watch the eclipse.
Clemson University gave away 50,000 pairs of eclipse safety glasses.
Streetlights popped on as the skies went dark.
Almost there …
The next solar eclipse won’t hit upstate S.C. until 2078.
Totality lasted just over two minutes in the Upstate.
“That was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen,” said Easley City Councilman Terry Moore.
Viewers were able to see totality without safety glasses.
Family and friends gathering to watch. Selfie time!
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Safety first!
Heading to the vewing party!
Crowds gathered in front of the high schools.
A reader submitted this view of the eclipse from Ohio.
As seen from Easley.
Clouds briefly threatened the Upstate’s view but moved off.
Wendy Johnson in Charleston missed out on the eclipse due to heavy clouds and rain.
An ER patient at Baptist Easley didn’t want to miss the eclipse, so the staff wheeled her out to see it!
Viewers gathering at J.B. Red Owens Sports Complex.
Joe Elbaum fashioned his own solar filter.
Emme Jones was super excited to see her first ever eclipse.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
And it begins …
Pickens County was one of the best places to view the eclipse.
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes in between the Earth and the Sun.
Becoming more pronounced.
Various viewing parties and events were set up throughout the county but really, the big winners were all of us who already live here: Pickens County residents who had to do nothing more than step out on our front porch to see it.
Highway 85 was backed up for miles, as was US 123 with travelers anxious to stake out a prime location to watch.
Getting closer!
It is estimated thousands of people traveled to SC to watch the eclipse.
Clemson University gave away 50,000 pairs of eclipse safety glasses.
Streetlights popped on as the skies went dark.
Almost there …
The next solar eclipse won’t hit upstate S.C. until 2078.
Totality lasted just over two minutes in the Upstate.
“That was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen,” said Easley City Councilman Terry Moore.
Viewers were able to see totality without safety glasses.
Family and friends gathering to watch. Selfie time!
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Safety first!
Heading to the vewing party!
Crowds gathered in front of the high schools.
A reader submitted this view of the eclipse from Ohio.
As seen from Easley.
Clouds briefly threatened the Upstate’s view but moved off.
Wendy Johnson in Charleston missed out on the eclipse due to heavy clouds and rain.
An ER patient at Baptist Easley didn’t want to miss the eclipse, so the staff wheeled her out to see it!
Viewers gathering at J.B. Red Owens Sports Complex.
Joe Elbaum fashioned his own solar filter.
Emme Jones was super excited to see her first ever eclipse.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
Residents and staff at Magnolias of Easley.
