Composite image of the total solar eclipse above Paducah, Kentucky. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State University
PADUCAH, Ky.—On April 8, 2024, many traveled across the country for a once in a lifetime experience: a total eclipse of the sun. 270 Stories editor Sam Mitchell provides photo coverage of X Marks the Spot: Paducah Eclipse Festival.
X Marks the Spot: Paducah Street Festival | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityCharlene Diesel, along with dogs Deuce and Layla, prepare for another guided carriage tour. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityEmily Reed, of Frankfort Kentucky, performs open mic. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State University| Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityCarriage Horse | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityEmily Reed, of Frankfort Kentucky, performs open mic. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State University| Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityWes Callison, Chief Meterorologist of Spectrum News, providing live updates from Downtown Paducah. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityBBQ Nachos from Iron Smoke BBQ | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityRobert and Paula Grosz, Whiskey Ridge Farm in Murray Kentucky, provide free samples of their various jams and pickled foods. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityMichael and William Kirk, Bill’s World Famous Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, shake things up as they prepare fresh lemonade. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityKids hold down the fort for the Mayland Community College table while father, Kyle Lanning, rocks open mic. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityKyle Lanning, Mayland Community College, performs open mic. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversitySpectators watch as the eclipse begins from The Carson Center lawn. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityMurray State student Abbie Michalek adjusts camera to capture the eclipse. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversitySpectators watch as the eclipse begins from Downtown Paducah Waterfront. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityMatthew Hubbard, Hartland Wisconsin, adjusts camera to capture the ending of the eclipse. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityPaul Signa, owner of Doe’s Eat Place, prepares fresh burgers. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityJ.D. and Cathi, Paducah residents, watch the final moments of the eclipse. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversitySequence of total solar eclipse, Paducah KY. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversitySequence of total solar eclipse, Paducah KY. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversitySequence of total solar eclipse, Paducah KY. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversitySequence of total solar eclipse, Paducah KY. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversitySequence of total solar eclipse, Paducah KY. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State UniversityComposite image of the total solar eclipse above Paducah, Kentucky. | Photo by Sam Mitchell, Murray State University
