While things were exciting at ground level in southern Colorado, they were pretty exciting in the skies over China as well, with a solar eclipse visible to a lucky few.
This is expected to be the longest-lasting eclipse observed in China since 1814, and the record should stand until 2309.
People along the path will be able to observe 4-6 minutes of total eclipse (you thought it would be longer, didn't you...but that's about as long as it gets).
The total process takes about 2 hours.
Besides the stunning sky show, this is an opportunity for scientists to study the sun's corona, which is usually lost in the glare of the sun.
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