While Alabama will not be in the path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse, state residents can still see it. Viewers in Montgomery and other portions of Alabama’s River Region will see about 81% of the sun’s surface covered, according to Auburn University at Montgomery associate professor Randy Russell, who said the eclipse in Montgomery starts at 12:40 p.m. and lasts until 3:17. The eclipse will be at its maximum at 1:59 p.m. AUM will host a public viewing of the eclipse on April 8 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. between the library tower and Goodwyn Hall. Telescopes...

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