Vision quest

Tulip Silvious, 8, left, and mom Heather of Bradenton put on their NASA glasses at Robinson Preserve Oct. 14 to view an annular solar eclipse, which was at least partially visible across the continental United States. An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth while it is at its farthest point from Earth. Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources and Suncoast Stargazers hosted a watch party, offering viewing glasses to the first 100 attendees. Islander Photos: Lisa Neff

Troy Burns Jr., 5, and dad Troy Sr., of Orlando, safely check out an annular solar eclipse Oct. 14 at Robinson Preserve.

People gather at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton Oct. 14 for a watch party. They observed an annular solar eclipse.

Heather Silvious of Bradenton takes in the annular solar eclipse during a watch party Oct. 14 at Robinson Preserve.

Viewing glasses for a solar eclipse.