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Totality Recall: Eclipse skies return to Carbondale

On April 8, Carbondale witnessed its second total solar eclipse in under seven years — and this time, no cloud could dull the majesty
Individuals from Heartland Community College get ready to release an observation balloon into the sky April 8 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale. Capitol News Illinois photo by Dominique Martinez-Powell
Jim Blair stands with SIU live saluki mascots, Jafar and Ari, April 8 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale.
Makanda residents and visitors from all over gather in front of the boardwalk to view the solar eclipse as it nears totality April 8 in Makanda. Capitol News Illinois photo by Lylee Gibbs
Carbondale native Kathryn King looks up towards the sun as the solar eclipse nears totality April 8 in Makanda. Capitol News Illinois photo by Lylee Gibbs