Laramie turns out for partial solar eclipse
Though not in the path of totality, Laramigos were still able to catch a glimpse of the astronomical event and turned out to Prexy's Pasture in droves.
Laramie residents hit Prexy’s Pasture midday today for a partial solar eclipse observation party hosted by the University of Wyoming’s Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium staff.
Wyoming was not in the path of totality, as it was in 2017, but several major cities in the southern, central and eastern United States were. The planetarium will host a bevy of eclipse-adjacent events and educational programs this month.
Laramie Reporter Photojournalist Ashton Hacke was on campus documenting the historic event and the community members there to experience it.
The Welper, Dickey, Heiner and Fox children look up toward the particle solar eclipse while on Prexy’s Pasture, which is located in the center of the UW campus.
A large crowd of university students, community members and schoolchildren from across the city all turned out to see the partial solar eclipse.
University students attempt to use specialty eclipse glasses to photograph the astronomical event with their phones.
The UW planetarium provided specialty eclipse-viewing glasses that allow wearers to gaze directly upon the partial solar eclipse.
At times, clouds drifted in front of the partial solar eclipse, blocking the view for those gathered on Prexy’s Pasture.
Rep. Karlee Provenza (HD-45)’s dog, Crow Jane, took part in the fun.
Fifth graders from the UW Lab School watch the partial solar eclipse during its peak coverage around 12:40 p.m.