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originally posted by: Athetos
It’s as impressive as any dusk you have ever experienced.
A few minutes of dusk. Your call really depends how much slight darkness excites you.
a reply to: WeMustCare
originally posted by: 19Bones79
a reply to: WeMustCare
This one is going to be about the journey and not the destination.
Create a mixtape.
Don't forget the cooler box.
originally posted by: DampDave
I witnessed a 92% eclipse black in the '99.
I wasn't like twilight as some others on here have said, it was weird, and unique. There was an eerie stillness that added to the experience, when it passed things returned to normal. It was the contrast between normal daytime activity around me(I was in a city) and weird half light stillness that I remember the most, like something beyond my comprehension was passing overhead.
I think that if I was going to travel someplace to see one again I'd pick somewhere special.
originally posted by: VictorVonDoom
originally posted by: UnderAether
The only one I saw was in 1979.
I was in grade 3 or 4. I only remember making a contraption with a shoebox as a class project to safely view. I peeked at the rclipse and lived. Eyes are good now.
I hope people post their experiences this time around.
The thing I remember most is how quiet the birds were when night came in the middle of the day. Chirping away one moment, then silence, then back to chirping when the sunlight hit once again.
As for making a 3 hour trip these days to see one, I wouldn't. All the traffic, the people, and all the other hassles. Sure, it's a unique experience, but it doesn't last very long. Like finding two identical snowflakes. You can always watch videos of the event later which will likely be better than what you could witness in person.
originally posted by: WeMustCare
originally posted by: Boomer1947
a reply to: WeMustCare
I drove from the SF Bay Area to Eugene Oregon and back for the 2017 eclipse. It was definitely worth it. Interestingly enough, traffic was much less dense than usual. Probably because most of the locals were worried about traffic and stayed off the road.
It was cloudy every day I was in Oregon last September. The 2017 eclipse must have happened during a good time of the year, weather-wise.
"Definitely Worth It", is a really strong endorsement, and increases my determination to go. I'm now at 70% determined!
Thank-you!
originally posted by: Therealbeverage
If you have never seen one then YES! If you have not really worth it at your distance because it is very doubtful you'll find a hotel to stay in. But if you do go it is an amazing possibly once in a lifetime experience!
I was lucky enough to live only a couple hours from the last one in 2017, so I had been preparing for years for it!
Recently we decided to see the annual eclipse in 2023 from its totality. That is the the moon does not completely cover the sun and creates what is called the "Ring of fire" it was nearly a total wash because of weather! That one made me sad because photographing an eclipse is not easy.
I had been planing to do the April 8th eclipse but to haul my equipment clear across the country started to seem more daunting after the last disappointment so I decided to stay home and get what I can of the partial eclipse!
GOOD LUCK!
originally posted by: Boomer1947
originally posted by: WeMustCare
originally posted by: Boomer1947
a reply to: WeMustCare
I drove from the SF Bay Area to Eugene Oregon and back for the 2017 eclipse. It was definitely worth it. Interestingly enough, traffic was much less dense than usual. Probably because most of the locals were worried about traffic and stayed off the road.
It was cloudy every day I was in Oregon last September. The 2017 eclipse must have happened during a good time of the year, weather-wise.
"Definitely Worth It", is a really strong endorsement, and increases my determination to go. I'm now at 70% determined!
Thank-you!
If possible you want to be in a location where you can see at least a few miles in all directions--like on a local hilltop or tall building. As the eclipse approaches totality you can see faint patterns of light and shadow known as "shadow bands" sweeping across the landscape. This occurs just as the edge of the Moon's disc passes over your location.
originally posted by: WeMustCare
originally posted by: Boomer1947
originally posted by: WeMustCare
originally posted by: Boomer1947
a reply to: WeMustCare
I drove from the SF Bay Area to Eugene Oregon and back for the 2017 eclipse. It was definitely worth it. Interestingly enough, traffic was much less dense than usual. Probably because most of the locals were worried about traffic and stayed off the road.
It was cloudy every day I was in Oregon last September. The 2017 eclipse must have happened during a good time of the year, weather-wise.
"Definitely Worth It", is a really strong endorsement, and increases my determination to go. I'm now at 70% determined!
Thank-you!
If possible you want to be in a location where you can see at least a few miles in all directions--like on a local hilltop or tall building. As the eclipse approaches totality you can see faint patterns of light and shadow known as "shadow bands" sweeping across the landscape. This occurs just as the edge of the Moon's disc passes over your location.
Unfortunately Indianapolis Indiana is flat. No hills. So I'll have to look for shadows in this Walmart parking lot where I'm sitting. Hahaha.
originally posted by: Cvastar
a reply to: WeMustCare
"was it worth it?"
no