With an elaborate augmented reality display, The Weather Channel set the stage for what to expect Monday when the total solar eclipse passes along the entire continental United States.
An AR demonstration showed how the sun, moon, and Earth will align just right in the solar system for the "celestial Super Bowl."
Meteorologist and TWC host Jim Cantore used AR graphics to show how the penumbra and umbra of the moon will cast a shadow on Earth.
Along a special path from Oregon to South Carolina, the moon's dark shadow will completely blot out the sun as it moves 1,700 mph across the country. That's pretty quick, so anyone on the path of totality will experience total darkness for only a few minutes before it moves along.
No AR gimmicks were needed to remind everyone to wear appropriate eyewear while watching the solar phenomenon.
Topics Augmented Reality Virtual Reality
