April 9th, 2024-COLUMBUS, Ohio-The first total solar eclipse to cross Ohio in over 200 years occurred on Monday afternoon, captivating millions across the state.
In the path of totality, just north of Columbus, the eclipse lasted up to roughly three minutes and 40 seconds. Reporters from The Dispatch and its sister publications covered the event throughout Columbus and Ohio.
Christian Tong, along with his wife Amanda and son Leo, traveled from Tampa, Florida, to Cincinnati for Leo’s treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. They then went to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta to view the eclipse in totality for nearly four minutes. The Tong family described the eclipse as “absolutely amazing” and worth the trip. Christian Tong, who had led a tour for the 2017 eclipse at Glacier National Park, found the museum’s event enjoyable and appreciated being in the center of totality. They also praised the nice weather and the atmosphere of the museum event, including interactive activities for kids and music. After totality, the event’s DJ prompted cheers from the crowd, many of whom experienced their first solar eclipse.
