LOCALPHOTOS: Solar eclipse in Austin on August 21Elijah Weber, 12, looks at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanCornelius Mack, 11, looks at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanElijah Weber, 12, left, Vashon Bell, 11, and their teacher Elbert Bookman look at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanAustin American-StatesmanAustin American-StatesmanMarcos Lopez, 13, looks at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanSolar eclipse between passing clouds. JOHN GUTIERREZ / FOR AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanUSE THIS PHOTO SECONDARY Luis Collins, 11, left, and Joana Castilllo, 12, look at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanAustin American-StatesmanAustin American-StatesmanChristy Campbell views the solar eclipse through her husband's welding helmet at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. Campbell, who is from Houston, said she and her family were planning on traveling to Oklahoma to view the eclipse, but settled on Austin to enjoy the astronomical event beside a natural springs pool. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanJon Spewak, left, and Deb Mackey use pinhole projectors to view a shadow created by the moon covering the sun during the solar eclipse in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanSummit Shrestha uses protective glasses to view the solar eclipse at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanSpencer Stevens uses his phone to photograph the beams of light cast through a tree by the solar eclipse on the Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanA security specialist at the Capitol uses protective glasses to view the solar eclipse in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanCarrie Hard uses protective glasses to view the solar eclipse at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanEmily Rajeh covers the eyes of her son, Kais, 2, after he removed protective glasses used to safely view the solar eclipse at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanJustin Collins cranes his neck upward to view the solar eclipse while kayaking in Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanJen Philhower uses protective glasses to view the solar eclipse at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanDiane Beckman, left, looks through a pinhole projector made by Kimo Storke, right, at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanA pedestrian walks over crescent-shaped beams of light cast through a tree by the solar eclipse on the Capitol grounds in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanJJ Alan, left, and her grandson, Mickey Moore, view the solar eclipse at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanEmily Rajeh holds protective glasses onto her son, Kais, 2, during the solar eclipse at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanMiles Foley looks at the solar eclipse through a filter in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanSalvador Lazcon takes a break from constructing an office building downtown to photograph the solar eclipse in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanCarrie Hard holds protective glasses up to her phone to photograph the solar eclipse at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanMario Escoto views the solar eclipse in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAMERICAN-STATESMANSalvador Lazcon takes a break from constructing an office building downtown to photograph the solar eclipse in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. A young girl tries to use a cereal box as a pinhole camera reflecting the eclipse into the shadow of the empty box. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanWill Mederski tapes pieces of cardboard together to create a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse at Barton Springs Pool in Austin, Texas, on Monday, August 21, 2017. NICK WAGNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. A special cardboard reflects the eclipse as seen through binoculars. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. The sun filtered through the live oak trees reflect the shape of the eclipse onto the sidewalk. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. People use their solar eclipse viewing gasses to take smartphones photos of the moment. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. People use their solar eclipse viewing gasses to take smartphones photos of the moment. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanThe Buda Library on Main St.in downtown Buda, TX. held a solar eclipse viewing party on their lawn for people to watch the partial eclipse over Central Texas. People use their solar eclipse viewing gasses to take smartphones photos of the moment. Activities for the kids, free solar glasses and plenty of shade under the live oak trees was provided free of charge Monday afternoon August 21, 2017. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanLily Ames, 11, left, and Nohealani Allen, 11, look at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanChristian Contreras, 11, looks at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-StatesmanLuis Collins, 11, left, and Joana Castilllo, 12, look at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: The solar eclipse is seen in Taylor on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science TechnologyActivities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-StatesmanDiego Tinajero, 12, and his teacher, John White, look at the solar eclipse at Burnet Middle School on Monday August 21, 2017. JAY JANNER / AMERICAN-STATESMANAustin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: The solar eclipse is seen in Taylor on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science TechnologyActivities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: From the comfort of his inflatable seat, Zach Smith of Austin takes in the solar eclipse on the grounds outside the Taylor Public Library on Monday, August 21, 2017. When asked why he came here from Austin, he said there were no glasses to be found there. A small crowd gathered outside the library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: The solar eclipse is seen in Taylor on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science TechnologyActivities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: Cub Scouts and family members from Cub Scout Pack 182 in Elgin enjoy watching the solar eclipse on the grounds outside the Taylor Public Library onMonday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: Bridget Bohac of Granger views the solar eclipse in Taylor on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: Esther Villarreal of Granger views the solar eclipse in Taylor on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: 14-year-old Tristan White of Taylor uses a large telescope provided by Rev. Dr. George R. Qualley (shown in back), Senior Pastor at Taylor?s St. Paul Lutheran Church, to view the solar eclipse in Taylor on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: 12-year-old Eva White of Taylor looks at solar eclipse through a telescope provided by Rev. Dr. George R. Qualley, Senior Pastor at Taylor?s St. Paul Lutheran Church on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: Carol Fox of Circleville takes advantage of a large telescope brought by Rev. Dr. George R. Qualley, Senior Pastor of Taylor?s St. Paul Lutheran Church to view the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: Abigail Fritz of Elgin views the solar eclipsein Taylor on Monday, August 21, 2017. Fritz was part of a group of people from Elgin?s Cub Scout Pack 182 who came to view the eclipse together. A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman082117 TAYLOR, TEXAS: Sculptures near the entrance to the Taylor Public Library were even adorned with special solar eclipse viewing glasses for the eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017. . A small crowd gathered outside the Taylor Public Library, who provided free glasses for eclipse viewing. Central Texas sun gazers were able to see an eclipse that was 60-70% of totality. The glasses were provided to the library through a grant through StarNet (StarNet.org), short for Science Technology Activities & Resources For Libraries. Public libraries throughout the United States were able to obtain viewing glasses through the grant. The Taylor library was also giving out free moon pies. Andy Sharp / For the American-Statesman.Austin American-Statesman