the last time an eclipse like this was visible from anywhere in the lower 48 states was nearly two decades ago. >> this type of solar eclipse is called an annular eclipse. annular is the latin word for ring. so the moon doesn't actually fill up the whole sun. so at the site of the sun, it's still going to be visible. >> the eclipse was broadcast live on tv in tokyo where such an eclipse hasn't been visible since 1838. >> wow. quite a scene in the sky. not bad at all. >> that is very cool. >> i always say put those protective glasses on. >> you don't want to be blinded. >> yes. great song. here's a look at your weather on this monday morning. detroit, memphis, dallas, oklahoma city could see a few thunderstorms. also rain returns to the pacific northwest. and it could be a wet day in the mid-atlantic. >> a heat wave hits the southwest with temperatures ten degrees warmer than usual. salt lake city is in the upper 80s.