Total solar eclipses are not a common occurrence, with the last one happening in 2021 and being visible only in Antarctica. The last total solar eclipse visible in North America took place back in 2017. Prior to that, the last solar eclipse visible in the United States was in 1979. However, on Monday, many prominent figures in the sporting world took the time to witness a rare event – a total solar eclipse that was visible throughout much of the United States.
NFL star Patrick Mahomes and NBA players like Jalen Brunson and Trae Young were among those who donned special eclipse glasses to view the phenomenon safely. These athletes understand the importance of taking time off from their busy schedules to appreciate nature’s beauty and rarity.
The next opportunity for Americans to see a total solar eclipse without traveling to remote locations like the Arctic region, Greenland, Spain, or Iceland will be in 2044. By then, we may have new technologies and innovations that allow us to witness this incredible natural phenomenon even closer than ever before.
