My 13-Year-Old Daughter Greatly Enjoyed the 2024 Solar Eclipse, Here Is Why.

Something She’ll Remember for Life

By the author, taken on Apr 8, 2024

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The total solar eclipse that occurred on Apr 8 this year has captured an enormous amount of attention in North America. Many major cities suffered from terrible traffic that day as crowds of observers flocked in for the last chance to observe a total eclipse in the next 20 years. My family was among such crowds and had spent five hours driving home after the event.

Still, I found the trip totally worth it and want to share with readers why.

First, I want to remind you of some basic facts about a solar eclipse.

1. A total solar eclipse is a relatively rare event. On average, a specific location on Earth will encounter a total solar eclipse only once every 375 years. In our modern world, taking a long journey is no longer a big deal; you can always travel to faraway places for a total solar eclipse. However, with whom you watch the event is also an important part of the whole experience. Whether you enjoy it with close friends and family or not makes a whole lot of difference. During your lifetime, it is uncommon to have the opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse within the proximity of your…