Will it get dark during the eclipse? That depends on where you are on Monday, April 8, when the moon blocks the sun ... “If you've got a lot of scattered clouds and aerosol particles in the ...

it usually remains dark because none of the ice crystals reflect light at smaller angles than 22 degrees. The ring will remain visible as long as cirrus clouds create a veil across the moon.

But think of dark clouds behind which the sun is hidden ... Here are some other informal expressions involving clouds or sky. Over the moon / On cloud nine: if you are over the moon or on cloud ...