MCC professor joins Chilton ISD podcast

April 8, 2024

McLennan Community College Geology Professor Dr. Elaine Fagner recently joined Chilton ISD Superintendent Dr. Brandon Hubbard on the latest edition of The Anchor Podcast to discuss the Total Solar Eclipse.

The episode titled, “Solar Eclipse No Sun Day Fun Day,” includes information on:

• The importance of the April 8 total solar eclipse compared to previous solar eclipses
• Distinct features of a total solar eclipse
• Explanation of the path of totality
• Data on solar eclipse viewers visiting Texas
• Description of the three types of solar eclipses & the two types occurring in the path of totality on April 8, 2024
• The process of a total solar eclipse
• Changes to look for before, during and after the solar eclipse
• When to wear or not wear your solar eclipse glasses

The total podcast can be viewed at https://www.mclennan.edu/news/index.html.