"105-Year-Old Texan Prepares for 13th Solar Eclipse Viewing"

LaVerne Biser, a 105-year-old man from Texas, is preparing to witness his 13th solar eclipse, having been captivated by the phenomenon since his first viewing in 1963. Despite his age, he remains enthusiastic about eclipses and is hoping to witness the upcoming total solar eclipse, which will be the last visible in the United States for 20 years. Biser, a former airplane designer, has traveled extensively to witness eclipses and continues to maintain his passion for astronomy and the natural world.