Over 1,000 people took to the Buda Public Library Monday to get a view of the Great American Eclipse, which was the first total eclipse to be seen coast-to-coast in the U.S. in roughly 100 years. While Texas was not in the path of totality, onlookers (with protective eyewear) saw the moon block 67 percent of the sun at the eclipse’s peak, which was around 1 p.m. Similar eclipse events were held in Kyle and Wimberley. Didn’t get a chance to see the eclipse? No need to panic, as Austin will be in the path of totality for the next eclipse in 2024. Clockwise from top: Even our four legged friends got in on the eclipse fever as Bella the dog sports some protective shades. Paul Rodriguez (left) places protective sunglasses over the lens of his iPhone to capture a picture of Monday’s eclipse.
Wearing a welder’s mask, Buda resident Balen Handrick looks skyward toward the sun to get a view of the eclipse. (photo by Moses Leos III)
See more photos of the event here.
