I saw the total eclipse of the sun in South Carolina — almost exactly in the middle of the path of totality. That location was literally a last-minute decision — otherwise, I would have posted my intentions in this discussion.

Despite all of the angst I went through — many hours of traffic and pouring rain — I would do it all over again without hesitation.

I wished I could tell those who only saw a partial solar eclipse that they were not missing anything — but I would be blatantly lying to them.

If you have the opportunity to see a total solar eclipse, accept no less than 100 percent totality — lest you be disappointed.

Chile on July 2, 2019, anyone?