out. >> reporter: we're related even though he can beat me at chess at 8 years old. the sun is starting to be blocked by the moon. it's exciting to know this is going to happen across the country and we're all going to see the same thing. craig? >> give that kid a contract. sign him up. gadi schwartz, casper, wyoming. dylan dreyer is a little nervous. >> you don't need us. you don't need me, sam. you just need him. he knows it all. >> what's the word? there had been a lot of concern about cloud cover in parts of the country, especially in the path of totality. >> it is pretty amazing, though, that the cloud cover is only in a few areas across the country. when you're talking about a total eclipse that goes from oregon to south carolina, you would think there's going to be several areas that won't see it, just because of the nature of weather. but it's unbelievable to think that from oregon to wyoming, right down through nebraska, stretching over into most of missouri, we are looking at clear skies. i mean, it is totally clear in