Totally partially cool August 21, 2017 4:00 PM | Photos by Paula Burch-Celentano and Ryan Rivet newwave@tulane.edu View PDF 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. Nia Quinn and her son Jay Quinn view the eclipse from the comfort of a blanket at The Fly in uptown New Orleans. Trish Callais, left, and Michelle Roper take in the eclipse near the Cabrini Bridge on Bayou St. John. During the astronomical event, tree leaves cast crescent-shaped shadows. Two sun-gazers get creative using cardboard boxes to view the eclipse. Other Related Articles Neuroscience junior is called to serve others President Fitts hails unprecedented success and achievements Tulane debuts new 100% electric shuttles to reduce carbon footprint Forging an inclusive physics community at Tulane Organizers of new food pantry hope to nourish minds and bodies