Friday, October 13, 2023 – Tribal traditions and the eclipse

Most residents of North America will be able to witness at least a partial solar eclipse this weekend. The rare celestial event evokes a variety of reactions depending on tribal beliefs. Many Cherokees go outside and make noise to scare away the giant frog trying to eat the sun. The eclipse is an auspicious time of ceremony for Hopis. The Navajo Nation plans to close some tribal operations during the eclipse. We’ll shine a light on some of the tribal traditions for the upcoming eclipse.