Eclipse 2017 scenes from Indiana University campuses

Aug. 21 was the first day of classes for Indiana University campuses, but it was also the first time in nearly a century that a total solar eclipse was visible from coast to coast. See how IU students, faculty and staff across the state celebrated and viewed the phenomenon.

Students, faculty and members of the public gather for a viewing party for the solar eclipse at the Conrad Prebys Amphitheater at IU Bloomington on Aug. 21, 2017. Photo by James Brosher, Indiana University

Former IU President Michael A. McRobbie, right, and First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie, watch the solar eclipse during a viewing party at the Conrad Prebys Amphitheater at IU Bloomington on Aug. 21, 2017.Photo by James Brosher, Indiana University Two men watch the 2017 total solar eclipse outside The IU Kokomo Observatory. Photo courtesy of IU Kokomo

IUPUC employees sit and watch the 2017 eclipse. Photo courtesy of IUPUC

A girl watches the 2017 eclipse from the IU East campus. Photo courtesy of IU East