PHOTOS: Benton Henry © 2024
The much-awaited solar eclipse passed through Dillon County on Monday, April 8. The eclipse began here around 1:56 p.m. and ended around 4:27 p.m. with the peak around 3:13 p.m. The eclipse passed through North America including Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and blocks the Sun. While some people in these areas experienced a total solar eclipse, Dillon County only had a partial eclipse with about 70-80 percent coverage. The Dillon County public schools held an e-learning day due to the eclipse. Many residents got the chance to experience the eclipse using eclipse glasses. The next total solar eclipse that can be seen in the contiguous United States will not take place for 20+ years occurring on August 23, 2044.
