Totally partially cool

The Great American Eclipse crossed from coast to coast on Monday, and while New Orleans was not in the path of totality, that didn’t stop residents from taking in the event across town.

Locals are captivated by the awe-inspiring solar eclipse.
Nia Quinn and her son Jay Quinn view the eclipse from the comfort of a blanket at The Fly in uptown New Orleans.
Locals are captivated by the awe-inspiring solar eclipse.
Trish Callais, left, and Michelle Roper take in the eclipse near the Cabrini Bridge on Bayou St. John.
Locals are captivated by the awe-inspiring solar eclipse.
During the astronomical event, tree leaves cast crescent-shaped shadows.
Locals are captivated by the awe-inspiring solar eclipse.
Two sun-gazers get creative using cardboard boxes to view the eclipse.