I live in Montreal but missed the eclipse as I'd unknowingly planned an overseas jaunt at the same time. I was not amused!

Your account of the event was interesting, but I'll admit to getting a bit lost with the historical side of things versus the current reality.

I see you are new to Medium. Welcome! If you want to join some fabulous photographic sites, check out Full Frame. Be sure to read each publication's guidelines. As a general rule, the longer as story is the less people read it. Sigh! (4-6 mins the best; you have three wonderful stories in this one!)