For millions of Americans, Monday's solar eclipse was the celestial event of their lives.
For millions of Americans, Monday's solar eclipse was the celestial event of their lives.The Exploratorium in San Francisco, typically closed on Mondays, welcomed eclipse enthusiasts with open doors. Experts stood by to field visitors' inquiries about the rare phenomenon."You maybe have a chance of two per year with the way the alignment works out geometrically, and then that event needs to happen where people live," explained Ken Finn, a science educator at the Exploratorium.
"It feels like it's a transformation," he said. "New energy. It's a time of change you know. It's pretty awesome."SEE ALSO: Solar eclipse memes that are actually good to stare atFor children, the celestial event ignites a magical interest in the sciences, which can lead to rewarding careers and contributions to humanity.
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