Total Eclipse, Total Disruption The total solar eclipse of 2017 was a rare astronomical event that served as a stark reminder of America's fractured relationship with its geography.
As the moon cast its shadow over the continent, plunging cities and towns into an otherworldly twilight, millions of Americans were transfixed by the spectacle.
For some, it was an opportunity to experience the awe inspiring beauty of nature; for others, it was a fleeting moment of communal wonder in a world torn apart by division. Dr.