Solar Eclipse Sparks ‘Festival’ Atmosphere in Carbondale
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Onlookers were treated to a clear view of the solar eclipse in Carbondale.
Onlookers were treated to a clear view of the solar eclipse in Carbondale. “It was a festival sort of atmosphere,” said Amanda Vinicky, who was there to witness it. “You literally had a beer tent, carnival rides, and band, a whole lot of very excited people wearing garb for the solar eclipse.”
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Solar Eclipse Sparks ‘Festival’ Atmosphere in Carbondale
Clip: 8/21/2017 | 5m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
Onlookers were treated to a clear view of the solar eclipse in Carbondale. “It was a festival sort of atmosphere,” said Amanda Vinicky, who was there to witness it. “You literally had a beer tent, carnival rides, and band, a whole lot of very excited people wearing garb for the solar eclipse.”
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