Teams Get Eclipse Fever as Total Solar Eclipse Passes Through North America Ahead of Marlins-Yankees Game


As a total solar eclipse sweeps through North America on Monday, a record-breaking 31.6 million people find themselves in the path of totality, with an additional 150 million living nearby. This celestial event has not graced North American skies since 2017, creating a buzz of anticipation and excitement among residents and sports enthusiasts alike. In a quirky twist, the Miami Marlins-New York Yankees game start time was delayed by four hours to accommodate the eclipse, highlighting the rare convergence of sports and astronomy.

The eclipse's allure even extended to the basketball court, where Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet's defensive prowess was humorously likened to blocking out the sun. Sports teams across the nation, from the Celtics to the Masters, embraced the celestial spectacle by donning special eclipse glasses and sharing their awe on social media. The convergence of sports and science in the shadow of the eclipse served as a reminder of the transcendent and unifying power of nature's wonders.