I saw the total eclipse in Oregon in 2017. I think it's an event of a lifetime and would highly recommend it. Things darken and the animals start making strange noises. Then it gets darker yet and you can look right at the sun if it's a total eclipse. I tried taking a picture with my phone, but it was terrible. It looks just like this. It's eerie. Don't settle for a partial eclipse- it's not nearly as good.