94-year-old watches solar eclipse with entire family [Video]

RICHFIELD, Ohio — Seven years ago, mathematician and astronomy expert, Art Cornell, wrote to all 10 of his grandkids with a special wish: To watch the total solar eclipse in April 2024 with this entire family. 

He wrote, in part, “I will have a 50/50 chance of being with you. If not, I want you to celebrate anyway.”

On Monday, April 8, at 94 years old, he was there to celebrate with 9 of his grandchildren and all four of his kids, who wore both matching sweatshirts and smiles.

They flew in from all over the country to be there, seven states to be exact:  New Jersey; New York; Ohio; Michigan; California; Colorado; Massachusetts.

Art and his beloved wife Joan have been married for 68 years. When planning for this …