The only thing better than watching the eclipse is WATCHING Tom Skilling watching the eclipse. #SolarEclipse2017 [1] @Skilling [2] pic.twitter.com/o0t7u5Nyk1 [3]
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) August 21, 2017 [4]
For many people across America today, the solar eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime experience [5] they'll never forget. It sounds like a cliche, but watching the solar eclipse [6] with friends, family, and, for some, strangers is an unforgettable memory. It's how Tom Skilling, the chief meteorologist for WGN-TV, felt, as he couldn't help but cry as he reported on the event [7] in Carbondale, IL.
The touching video, a clip from which you can see above, shows Skilling getting emotional as the solar eclipse reaches its totality. He hugs and high fives others as they all watch the event unfold, and apparently he even sang "Here Comes the Sun" by The Beatles. Then, as the solar eclipse finishes, Skilling tells viewers at home, "We've been told people start sobbing. For some, it's just a life-changing event and we may start doing that too." You can watch that clip ahead.
TEARS OF JOY: Tom Skilling got a little emotional during his cover of the eclipse. We feel you, Tom. @Skilling [8] #SolarEclipse2017 [9] pic.twitter.com/T18DvLw1SG [10]
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) August 21, 2017 [11]
Skilling's emotional response to the solar eclipse has also made people on the internet start crying and understand how incredible this event was.
I was crying with Tom. Tom's excitement made this all worth while. Best moment ever. I love you Tom. Thanks for sharing your moment with us
— Nickie Rollins (@RollinsNickie) August 21, 2017 [13]
Utterly perfect. Thank you so very much for just being yourself. You've lifted our spirits at a time many are suffering. 💗you Tom @Skilling [14]
— Renee Lascala (@ReneeLascala) August 21, 2017 [15]
We hope to see Skilling cover the 2024 solar eclipse [16] to remind us why it's so darn special [17].