On August 21, 2017, Oklahomans experienced a total solar eclipse that passed over the United States.

Total solar eclipses occur every one, two or three years, but what makes the 2017 eclipse so special is that it has not happened in the U.S. since 1979.This eclipse had a 2,740.6 mile path from South Carolina to Oregon and was a partial eclipse for the rest of North America and South America.

Here in Oklahoma, hundreds of people watched the eclipse, and many Canton, OK students joined in the fun, while doing science projects and sitting outside for a hands on view while wearing stylish, up to code protective eyewear.

Canton residents and students were able to see 85.21% of the eclipse, leaving us in wonder how much of the 2024 eclipse will we be able to see. Hopefully all of it! What a fun, historical memory for our small town to remember.

“It’s such a rare thing to see here,” said Mrs. Nault 3rd grade teacher.

Fourth grader Nadia Luna said, “It’s interesting.”