ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Ella and Debra Ross are like most mother-daughters except they share one out of this world interest: watching solar eclipses.

"Everybody will have their own eclipse story," said Debra.

The Ross' eclipse story starts in 2017 with Ella having a passion for astronomy. She drove her mom 14 hours to Missouri to experience totality.  

"After totality, I looked at Ella and said, 'OK, I get and we only have seven years,'" said Debra.

Seven years later, the pair is ready to experience it again, this time in their own backyard.

Debra started a task force, planning events with local leaders and helping them understand what to expect.

"Forbes called us one of the most prepared locations in the path, it is completely true," said Debra. "Our city government, state government, county government has been playing in that sandbox so nicely together."

Combining her passion for astronomy with her love of filmmaking, Ella produced a documentary, sharing what others experienced during 2017 and the work that goes into planning for an eclipse.

"It's really just a 'thank you' to the people that have worked so hard for so long for no money to help people see this thing they love so much," said Ella.  

Almost a decade of work is coming to an end.

"It's surreal," said Ella. "I think the world might end his coming Monday."

All for three and a half minutes of darkness, and one timeless moment.

"We can use flowery language, scientific models but it doesn’t describe the feeling. It’s such a feeling," said Ella.