A partial eclipse

On Monday, a total eclipse of the sun will darken parts of the country. The “path of totality” will be just south of us. It will cross onto the continent north of Newport, Ore., and will continue across the country to South Carolina with a 70-mile wide swath. The “path of totality” will pass over 14 states.

In Whitman County, we will see a partial eclipse. The eclipse here will be more than 90 percent of a total eclipse.

Interest in the event is high. Some airline flight plans have been changed to give passengers a glimpse. A special Amtrak train will provide viewing, and people from all over...