Just how dark will it get?

Many can’t wait for the eclipse. Some can’t wait until it’s over.

Some of the criticism is easy to dismiss. “I had one lady call to ask why we scheduled the eclipse on a Monday instead of a Saturday,” he added.

But other concerns are well justified, and authorities around the country are hoping to get through the next few days without incident.

 Seems like an example of long-buried, dark human instincts, getting his excited about an eclipse. But the local senior center has a supply of viewing glasses, I'm told, so it might be worth walking a few blocks to take a look. We won't be able to see the totality from here, but it's expected to be a clear day. So maybe something.