Solar Eclipse

Cary 4-year-old Paula Pulido Hernandez views her first solar eclipse.
Cary 4-year-old Paula Pulido Hernandez views her first solar eclipse.
Claire Han of Cary is abuzz with solar eclipse excitement.
Claire Han of Cary is abuzz with solar eclipse excitement.
Craig Faulk of Cary watches the eclipse at Bond Park.
Craig Faulk of Cary watches the eclipse at Bond Park.
The solar eclipse became an afternoon picnics and leisure at Fred G Bond Metro Park.
The solar eclipse became an afternoon picnics and leisure at Fred G Bond Metro Park.
Nine-year-old James KearneyÕs expression says it all.
Nine-year-old James KearneyÕs expression says it all.
Elizabeth Kearney and 6-year-old son Aiden, 6, who created a special mask for the event.
Elizabeth Kearney and 6-year-old son Aiden, 6, who created a special mask for the event.
Using her pinhole box, Maria Witcher points to the partial eclipse of the sun.
Using her pinhole box, Maria Witcher points to the partial eclipse of the sun.
Larry Witcher of Cary tries to photograph the event with a pair of solar eclipse glasses.
Larry Witcher of Cary tries to photograph the event with a pair of solar eclipse glasses.
Hundreds watch the eclipse from the hill at Fred G. Bond Metro Park.
Hundreds watch the eclipse from the hill at Fred G. Bond Metro Park.
Sunlight projects mini eclipses onto the ground as the light passes through gaps in tree leaves.
Sunlight projects mini eclipses onto the ground as the light passes through gaps in tree leaves.
Friends watch the eclipse from the comfort of a blanket. From left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and siblings Kaylie and Jason Naylor.
Friends watch the eclipse from the comfort of a blanket. From left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and siblings Kaylie and Jason Naylor.
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
Three on hill: Mariana Hernandez, daughter Paula, 4, husband Adolfo Pulido, of Cary; Solo girl: Claire Han, Cary; Nirvana t-shirt: Craig Faulk, Cary; Cary Candice Plemmons and 13-year-old daughter Aaliyah, on blanket; Little girl stands next to mom: Helen, 4, and mom Marjorie Reed of Cary; Elizabeth Kearney in blue with sons James, 9, left, and Aiden, 6, with plated face glasses; Pinhole box: Maria Witcher with husband Larry of Cary. Larry borrowed my glasses; Holly Morrell of Apex hold glasses while Hillary Hoban (red hat) of Cary uses cell to take photo; Four lying, from left, Grace Haley, Cameron Cunningham, and Kaylie and Jason Naylor (siblings)
A family enjoys a picnic and solar eclipse.
A family enjoys a picnic and solar eclipse.
Hillary Hoban of Cary uses two pairs or solar eclipse glasses Ñ one pair for herself, the other for her cell phone.
Hillary Hoban of Cary uses two pairs or solar eclipse glasses Ñ one pair for herself, the other for her cell phone.

Area residents flocked to the grassy hillside at Fred G. Bond Metro Park in Cary Monday, April 8, to witness a rare solar eclipse. Although the Sun was only partially covered by the Moon (around 80 percent) for viewers in Cary, based on onlookers’ facial expressions, the experience was memorable. The next solar eclipse to visit North America will be in 20 years.