carbondale is prepared to be overwhelmed by eclipse enthusiasts, members of the eclipse community. they and we have time to prepare for this. the eclipse is on august 21st and the next one is in 2024. peter has signed off for the last time as anchor of the nightly newscast "the national." after 29 years behind the desk, 50 years in the business, he leaves as the longest-serving current network news anchor in north america. he is also a wonderful man to boot. peter, happy trails, congratulations, you leave with the affection and respect of all of your colleagues. so many of us down here at your neighbor to the south. wherever you plan to spend the weekend and the independence day holiday, travel safely. that is our broadcast for tonight and for this week. thank you for being with us.