Involving a u. S. Ship in just two months. All that and more on tonights pbs newshour major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by moving our economy for 160 years. Bnsf, the engine that connects us. And the william and flora hewlett foundation, helping people build immeasurably better lives. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff people gathered across the country for a historic event today, a total eclipse of the sun in a 70 mile wide band, crossing from the pacific to the atlantic coasts. With special eyeglasses or homemade boxes, tens of millions looked to the sky to witness a sight not seen in most peoples lifetimes. Our science correspondent, miles obrien, was in idaho to watch for us and in partnership with our colleagues from the pbs program, nova. Miles gets us started and then, he