We are just days away from an event so rare people are lucky to witness that once in a lifetime.

But here in Kentucky, it's our second one in less than a decade.

You know what I'm talking about on Monday.

Far western Kentucky will be in the path of the total solar eclipse.

Our Laura Rogers explains how Paducah will roll out the red carpet for starry eyed travelers.

There's a whole lot of exciting things going on up in the heavens right now.

And the city of Paducah is right in the center of it.

Any time we have a major celestial event like a total eclipse, it's an exciting time for lots of different reasons.

Susan Edwards owns Wild Hair Studios, Rock Shop and the hearts of downtown.

Healing crystals or crystals to decorate your home.

With a collection of items meant to enhance one's spiritual journey.

Incense.

Candles.

On Monday, April eight, when the sun, moon and earth all align for a total solar eclipse, it will be a spiritual experience that many have never witnessed before.

It gets weirdly dark.

The animals start to get confused and start thinking that it's nighttime.

They certainly feel it.

It's difficult to explain, but there's just an energy about it that is fascinating.

This is Paducah.

Second time in a decade to be in the path of totality following another eclipse in 2017.

We had people come from all over America and the world.

So we decided this go round.

We kind of wanted to harness that a little more.

The X marks the spot.

Total Eclipse Festival is this Sunday and Monday in the downtown district, thanks in major part to a grant from the Simons Foundation.

There's going to be a heavy emphasis on science and all of the the wonderful family oriented things that you can do around learning about eclipses and what they are and how they happen.

Hundreds of eclipse chasers are expected to converge on Paducah for the best seat in the house.

We are going to have a viewing area on the riverfront and our quilt museum is offering their lawn for people to come and view and then they can be right in the streets and view it as well.

It's good for the local economy, like restaurants and retail and also a chance for those world travelers to see a bit of the bluegrass.

We are going to be really busy for the eclipse, so we will see people come in from all over the country and the world.

Aside from the once in a lifetime experience, they can also pick up some souvenirs, including a specially designed t shirt.

Since we are going to be in totality.

I did try to use the design to mimic that, but also some of the iconic things about Paducah like chief produc like our quilt museum.

Like the art all landmarks and attractions they're eager to showcase, filling the time around the few minutes.

All eyes are on the sky.

There's a certain energy that just happens that is unlike anything else.

For Kentucky Edition, I'm Laura Rogers.

Thank you, Laura.

Now, Paducah is right on the edge of totality, so it'll be quick from 2 p.m. to 202 Central Time.