The solar eclipse. The solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and earth, casting a shadow on earth while blocking the sun. The solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between the sun and earth.

The Eclipse of 1806 in western pa the moon partially blocked the sun, creating beautiful celestial special in the sky. people in western pa experienced the absolute darkness in that short moment of the eclipse. In that time the US was going through a period of growth and change. It was a time of westward expansion with people such as Lewis and Clark embarking on their very famous expedition. the country was also dealing with political issues such as ongoing tensions between Federalists and the Democratic- republicans. The people had very mixed reactions to these events.
some were filled with curiosity and some with excitement. Others had strong opinions about the political debates.

The Eclipse was viewed by people today with excitment because some people only get to experience it once in a lifetime. many people traveled aways to get the full experance of the eclipse. I was watching the eclipse with my little brother on my back porch.