I watched the total solar eclipse in a city that doubled in size during the event. I don't regret it.

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On the left, Burlington's Waterfront Park mostly empty. On the right, the same park is packed with people for the April 8 eclipse.
Burlington's Waterfront Park on a typical day (left) versus the day of the total solar eclipse (right).

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