Partial eclipse is a start
The solar eclipse which reached approximately eighty-percent annularity over Wood County provided plenty of spectacle to warrant a gathering in front of Quitman Middle School midday Saturday.
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Partial eclipse is a start
![The moon blocks nearly 80% of the sun's light, shortly after its maximum coverage Saturday, viewed from Quitman. [see some more sun shots]](/uploads/original/20231019-065050-_A142124 fire.jpg)
![Judy Johnson, who spearheaded the viewing event in front of Quitman Middle School, takes a glimpse. [see some more sun shots]](/uploads/original/20231019-065223-P_094877 Judy Johnson takes in eclipse.jpg)
![A lens flare (bottom-left) shows an inverted view of the sun, which shines brightly (top-right) as it emerges from behind the moon. [see some more sun shots]](/uploads/original/20231019-065349-_A142203 flare.jpg)
![Dozens of students and a few lifelong-learners seemed to enjoy the celestial event. [see some more sun shots]](/uploads/original/20231019-065736-_1631128 kiddos.jpg)
The solar eclipse which reached approximately eighty-percent annularity over Wood County provided plenty of spectacle to warrant a gathering in front of Quitman Middle School midday Saturday.
The semi-covered sun gave students a chance to witness and learn about the phenomenon, whose follow-up in spring should prove even more impressive – total solar eclipse slated to pass overhead April 8 at 11:53 a.m.
