MILWAUKEE COUNTY

Milwaukee experiences the 2024 solar eclipse

The moon covers 89% sun at the eclipse's peak coverage as seen during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
The moon covers 89% sun at the eclipse's peak coverage as seen during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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(From left to right) UWM masters students Reshma Dangeti, from Hyderabad India, Subhashini Thilakar-Chennai, from Tamil Nadu ,India and Meenakshi Anupindi, from Hyderabad, India watch the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
(From left to right) UWM masters students Reshma Dangeti, from Hyderabad India, Subhashini Thilakar-Chennai, from Tamil Nadu ,India and Meenakshi Anupindi, from Hyderabad, India watch the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Jack Koshkin, a UWM junior majoring in music composition and technology and anthropology sets up a telescope with an eclipse filter for people to view the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Jack Koshkin, a UWM junior majoring in music composition and technology and anthropology sets up a telescope with an eclipse filter for people to view the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Andrea Urbina, a UWM graduate student watches the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Andrea Urbina, a UWM graduate student watches the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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The moon starts to eclipse the sun seen during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
The moon starts to eclipse the sun seen during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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People gather during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
People gather during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Three-year-old Gabrielle Knowlton takes a look at the solar eclipse through her makeshift mask and eclipse glass her mother, Sarah Knowlton, of Wauwatosa, who was with her, made for her during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Three-year-old Gabrielle Knowlton takes a look at the solar eclipse through her makeshift mask and eclipse glass her mother, Sarah Knowlton, of Wauwatosa, who was with her, made for her during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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A woman watches the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
A woman watches the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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A group gathers for a selfie during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
A group gathers for a selfie during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Jack Koshkin, a UWM junior majoring in music composition and technology and anthropology uses his eclipse glasses while setting up a telescope with an eclipse filter for people to view the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Jack Koshkin, a UWM junior majoring in music composition and technology and anthropology uses his eclipse glasses while setting up a telescope with an eclipse filter for people to view the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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People wait in line for eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
People wait in line for eclipse glasses during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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The moon starts to eclipse the sun seen during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
The moon starts to eclipse the sun seen during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Ten-year-old Kiara Parden, from Plover watch the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Ten-year-old Kiara Parden, from Plover watch the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Jennifer Kroninger watches the partial eclipse of the sun shortly after President Joe Biden spoke Monday, April 8, 2024 at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. During the appearance, Biden announced a new student loan forgiveness program. Student loan relief is a top issue for younger voters. Wisconsin's 700,600 borrowers hold $21.4 billion in federal student loan debt, according to the latest federal education data.
Jennifer Kroninger watches the partial eclipse of the sun shortly after President Joe Biden spoke Monday, April 8, 2024 at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. During the appearance, Biden announced a new student loan forgiveness program. Student loan relief is a top issue for younger voters. Wisconsin's 700,600 borrowers hold $21.4 billion in federal student loan debt, according to the latest federal education data.
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People watch the solar eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
People watch the solar eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The moon eclipses the sun during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
The moon eclipses the sun during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cecilia Fernandez, of Milwaukee places her eclipse glasses over her phone to see the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Cecilia Fernandez, of Milwaukee places her eclipse glasses over her phone to see the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(From left to right) UWM masters students Reshma Dangeti, from Hyderabad India, Subhashini Thilakar-Chennai, from Tamil Nadu ,India and Meenakshi Anupindi, from Hyderabad, India watch the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
(From left to right) UWM masters students Reshma Dangeti, from Hyderabad India, Subhashini Thilakar-Chennai, from Tamil Nadu ,India and Meenakshi Anupindi, from Hyderabad, India watch the eclipse during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Three-year-old Gabrielle Knowlton takes a look at the solar eclipse through her makeshift mask and eclipse glass her mother, Sarah Knowlton, of Wauwatosa, who was with her, made for her during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Three-year-old Gabrielle Knowlton takes a look at the solar eclipse through her makeshift mask and eclipse glass her mother, Sarah Knowlton, of Wauwatosa, who was with her, made for her during a solar eclipse viewing party University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Mike De Sisti / The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
People at Veterans Park down by the lakefront sit and watch the eclipse in Milwaukee April 8, 2024.
People at Veterans Park down by the lakefront sit and watch the eclipse in Milwaukee April 8, 2024.
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