NewsAugust 21, 2017

The solar eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

Andrew J. Whitaker, Tyler Graef
Jessica Johnson, Lonnie Johnson and Dennis Manning watch the sun during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Jessica Johnson, Lonnie Johnson and Dennis Manning watch the sun during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People view during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People view during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Rama Bishnoi sets up a camera with her son, Sooraj, before viewing the solar eclipse Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
Rama Bishnoi sets up a camera with her son, Sooraj, before viewing the solar eclipse Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
The sun before the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The sun before the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The phases of the moon during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The phases of the moon during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
A map showing where people came from for the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
A map showing where people came from for the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Donna and Dale Hoppe, of Chicago, view the sun in the moments before totality Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
Donna and Dale Hoppe, of Chicago, view the sun in the moments before totality Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Saran Marah from Kansas City looks up at the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Saran Marah from Kansas City looks up at the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Tom Sellers and his grandson Joe Sellers watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Tom Sellers and his grandson Joe Sellers watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Sooraj Bishnoi, 22, of Mumbai, India, reacts to seeing the total solar eclipse Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
Sooraj Bishnoi, 22, of Mumbai, India, reacts to seeing the total solar eclipse Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
"I wanted extra protection to watch the eclipse." Zach Seyer said as he watches the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
"I wanted extra protection to watch the eclipse." Zach Seyer said as he watches the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon covers the face of the sun as the eclipse goes to totality the at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People park their planes during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People park their planes during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Mark Scholten from Michigan takes a picture during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Mark Scholten from Michigan takes a picture during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Kadence Davis hides in front of a stop sign during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Kadence Davis hides in front of a stop sign during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Catherine Howell from Pennsylvania tests out her solar glasses during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Catherine Howell from Pennsylvania tests out her solar glasses during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Moriah Smith-Bresky lays in the grass and watches the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Moriah Smith-Bresky lays in the grass and watches the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Cara LaRose and Zach Seyer prepare for totality during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Cara LaRose and Zach Seyer prepare for totality during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Balloons are set off during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Balloons are set off during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Sarah Lashley and Kirk Lashley take a selfie during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Sarah Lashley and Kirk Lashley take a selfie during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Joy Meeks, 2, of Conway, Arkansas, views the sun through glasses with her cousin Courtney Holoway Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
Joy Meeks, 2, of Conway, Arkansas, views the sun through glasses with her cousin Courtney Holoway Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
Luke Beach from Arkansas looks up at the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Luke Beach from Arkansas looks up at the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Semo students prepare for the eclipse during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Semo students prepare for the eclipse during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Mike and Mary Shackleton, of Michigan, watch for the total solar eclipse Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
Mike and Mary Shackleton, of Michigan, watch for the total solar eclipse Monday in Perryville, Missouri.
From left, Ella Chambers, Nathaniel Keiser, Cole Chambers, Isaac Chambers and Casia Keiser watch the sun during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
From left, Ella Chambers, Nathaniel Keiser, Cole Chambers, Isaac Chambers and Casia Keiser watch the sun during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
The moon moves in front of the sun at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Emergency personnel investigate a flipped airplane after the totality of the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Emergency personnel investigate a flipped airplane after the totality of the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Emergency personnel investigate a flipped airplane after the totality of the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Emergency personnel investigate a flipped airplane after the totality of the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Timo Picard from Michigan looks up at the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Timo Picard from Michigan looks up at the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Adler Planetarium prepare their balloon during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Adler Planetarium prepare their balloon during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Balloons fly up into the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Balloons fly up into the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
People watch the sky during the eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
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The solar eclipse at Perryville Municipal Airport Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.

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