‘You see one, you want to see them all’: 105-year-old excited for his 13th solar eclipse

Laverne Biser, 105, has traveled the world to witness the phenomenon – and what might be his final one will pass directly over his Texas houseLaverne Biser has traveled to several US states as well as a handful of foreign countries to gaze at and fawn over a dozensolar eclipses. But for what the 105-year-old retired engineer realizes may be his final one on 8 April, he won ’t have to go far.The total eclipse is expected to pass over his home in Fort Worth, Texas. And he has plans to soak in the occasion – what stands to be his 13th solar eclipse – with his daughter and granddaughter in nearby Plano.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 3, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Ramon Antonio Vargas Tags: Solar eclipses US news Science Texas Source Type: news