Every now and then, the clouds fall apart, allowing you to turn around and enjoy a glimpse of the partial eclipse of the sun with bright eyes

Cars lined the streets and the paths surrounding the Stonecipher Astronomy Center on the campus of Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay, leading up to the peak eclipse time of 2:09 p.m. The overhanging clouds chased some people to their cars, but those who hung around were treated to glimpses of the disappearing act played by the sun and the moon. Door Peninsula Astronomical Society President Dave Lenius says he was happy the eclipse gave people an excuse to check out their facilities, many of whom were making their first visit.

If you missed Monday’s total solar eclipse, you will have a long wait before you can catch yourself staring at the sun. The next one will not come until August 23rd, 2044, though that will only shadow Montana and the Dakotas when that occurs. Fifteen states will find themselves under cover of darkness on August 12th, 2045, when a total solar eclipse has a broad reach, like this year when thirteen states and parts of two others found themselves in the path of totality.