Eclipse day was sunny in Indiana. Where were the crowds?

Where were all the expected eclipse visitors?

While the total eclipse proved spectacular for many who witnessed it, eclipse tourism in Bloomington and other Indiana cities and towns fell far short of projections.

Instead of traffic jams, local streets showed, for much of the day, less traffic than on a normal weekday. Instead of a shortage of parking spots, the availability of parking even in downtown Bloomington exceeded expectations.