1991 SOLAR ECLIPSE
On the morning of July 11, 1991, a total solar eclipse occurred which was visible from the Big Island of Hawaii. Thousands of visitors (including my wife and I) flocked to the island for a glimpse of this celestial spectacle. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and, for much of the island, the sky was overcast--if not pouring rain. This photo was taken early that morning along highway 190 between Kailua-Kona and Waimea. Some observers had camped overnight to claim their spot (note the tents on the left).
    The view from this location was better than some, with the eclipsed sun occasionally peeking though the clouds. (See the following photo.) But it definitely lacked the drama of an eclipse with a clear sky. Ironically, we had left our rented condo in Kona in the rain at 4:00 A.M. to search for a better spot, only to learn on our return that the sky had cleared and given our neighbors an excellent view. Ç'est la vie...