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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 26, 2024 10:10:52 GMT -5
www.greatamericaneclipse.com My notes: Looks like from some maps it will be just on the very SouthEastern portion of Michigan to see the Totality. Will you see it? Is it in your area?
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Post by lainee on Mar 26, 2024 16:27:04 GMT -5
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Post by Bob on Mar 26, 2024 17:38:09 GMT -5
Won't be visible here either.
Seen others before.
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Post by Senkusha on Mar 26, 2024 18:59:02 GMT -5
I took the day off, even though I should have the day off anyway. I didn't want to miss my potentially last solar eclipse. I think where I'm at in MA, I'll have about 80% to 90% totality coverage. Assuming it's not cloudy.
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Post by demonskeith on Mar 28, 2024 0:56:47 GMT -5
I don't think it will fully be on display in my area, not sure what the big deal is anyway.
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Post by Senkusha on Mar 28, 2024 9:40:51 GMT -5
Some possible plot twist: I've seen on Tiktok how some people who track our celestial objects, are claiming that the sun and the moon aren't where they're supposed to be. I have no proof, as all I really know is, yup, the sun is over there, and the moon is over yonder. LOL
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Post by Steve on Mar 28, 2024 11:18:11 GMT -5
We could have gone and seen it with a 4 hour drive each way. The doctor put the kibosh on that so I guess we are going to miss it.
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Post by Senkusha on Mar 31, 2024 11:16:19 GMT -5
I took the day off, even though I should have the day off anyway. I didn't want to miss my potentially last solar eclipse. I think where I'm at in MA, I'll have about 80% to 90% totality coverage. Assuming it's not cloudy. I found out that MA will have 96% coverage! So I'm excited to be in the dark. LOL |
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 31, 2024 11:59:20 GMT -5
lainee, Bob, Senkusha, demonskeith, Steve, For those who cannot see it for one reason or another, will you be watching videos that others have streamed? I may check out a few. It can be exciting even if you've seen other eclipses for the mere fact it's not common. The time has to be right, the area, & then a clear night! I've missed many eclipses for the simple fact that it was Cloudy lol Senkusha, I looked it up & cannot find info on the sun & moon not being in the right place. To me, whereever they are at, is THEIR right place lol & I'm glad you can be in the dark now 
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Post by kyng on Mar 31, 2024 18:08:11 GMT -5
Sadly, it doesn't go anywhere near me - but I hope everyone who gets to see it enjoys it!
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Post by spice on Apr 1, 2024 11:55:07 GMT -5
We will only see a partial solar eclipse where I am located. Next total solar eclipse isn't until August 23, 2044. I probably won't be around by then.
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Post by Bob on Apr 1, 2024 18:48:13 GMT -5
I won't watch videos. I'll forget all about it lol
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Post by demonskeith on Apr 2, 2024 0:47:58 GMT -5
The crazies are starting to come out and saying the world will end next week. Got to love this kind of stuff.
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Post by Steve on Apr 4, 2024 7:40:02 GMT -5
To me, it doesn't seem like such a big deal. My wife desperately wants to see it but she can't leave me by myself for the 8+ hours she'd have to drive to see totality. I would have gone with her but the Dr. put the kibosh on that. So she's resigned herself to see the next one which will happen when she's about 108 ...
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 4, 2024 19:28:07 GMT -5
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Post by demonskeith on Apr 5, 2024 1:08:44 GMT -5
Even though we don't get the full thing, guess my work will allow people to view it and even hand out glasses.
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Post by Senkusha on Apr 5, 2024 20:05:40 GMT -5
This is awesome! I don't even have to buy those special glasses! And it can be recorded, I'm sure! |
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Post by demonskeith on Apr 6, 2024 3:22:27 GMT -5
Hopefully the stream can handle the millions of people that will tune in for it.
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Post by lammchen on Apr 6, 2024 7:37:18 GMT -5
We aren't in the totality area, and I didn't even buy the glasses because the last eclipse was kind of a dud LOL
We had the earthquake though that began in NJ, and people in the comments in the news articles said it should have happened when the eclipse was happening. That would have been funny.
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Post by ravenfreak on Apr 6, 2024 18:06:03 GMT -5
Looks like it'll be towards the south of my state so I wouldn't be able to see it, plus since it's Monday I have to work anyways. I know one of my coworkers is taking the day off and heading down south of our state to watch it with his parents. I did get to see the 2017 eclipse though!
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Post by Bob on Apr 6, 2024 18:32:20 GMT -5
I've seen different maps. In Michigan, they are handing out glasses to view it.
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Post by Senkusha on Apr 6, 2024 19:36:14 GMT -5
It looks like I'll only have a 92% coverage.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 7, 2024 8:49:56 GMT -5
Senkusha, Thank you for that map! Others may like going to the site. Our area is about the 92/93% as well. go.nasa.gov/EclipseExplorer
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Post by Senkusha on Apr 8, 2024 18:28:35 GMT -5
Well, I stepped outside my apartment at 3:20 and watched the moon overtake the sun. It didn't get nearly as dark or cold as I thought it would. I took a single picture at 3:29 when it had reached it's maximum here in Boston. It did feel wonderful outside though. A nice 65 degrees and not much cloud cover for once!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 8, 2024 18:41:38 GMT -5
Senkusha, Thank you for the picture! We had about the same as you. My husband brought home those glasses. I was already outside most of the day because it was in the high 60's. I don't feel different but I do get in awe at the way the Universe works 
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Post by demonskeith on Apr 9, 2024 1:08:15 GMT -5
I'm glad its over, I was getting tired of everyone talking about it so much lol.
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Post by lammchen on Apr 9, 2024 7:24:24 GMT -5
Well it was too cloudy to even try the pinhole viewer, so we really only ended up watching it on tv.
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Post by Senkusha on Apr 10, 2024 6:36:59 GMT -5
I must admit, I really enjoyed sitting outside in the sunlight for those ten minutes, just sitting, not doing ANYTHING, just BEing. It felt really nice and relaxing.
On a side note, I love Spring weather. Nice and warm, but I do miss the Midwestern Thunderstorms. The sound a thunderstorm is so relaxing. We don't really have those out here in the East.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 12, 2024 9:35:08 GMT -5
lainee, Bob, Senkusha, demonskeith, Steve, kyng, spice, lammchen, ravenfreak, I'm glad you all could enjoy it when possible! & took advantage of the live streaming for those who couldn't Senkusha, I love the warmer weather. & being a Human BEing, taking in nature, is the best
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 14, 2024 9:50:42 GMT -5
naturalwestmichigan.com/hearing-a-solar-eclipse"On April 8, millions of Americans along a 100-mile-wide path across 13 states from Texas to Maine will have an opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse. Thanks to a team from the Harvard University Astronomy Lab, people with visual impairments will be able to experience the celestial event, too, thanks to a smartphone-sized device called LightSound, which translates ambient brightness into sound. Users of the LightSound device will hear a piping flute for daylight that will transition to a clarinet as the light dims when the moon passes in between the Earth and sun. As the eclipse reaches its zenith, LightSound will emit soft clicks to represent total darkness. The device is designed to complement the multi-sensory event, which may include a drop in temperature and the sounds of nighttime creatures like crickets and owls. To make astronomy more inclusive, the Harvard team plans to distribute more than 700 LightSound devices at no cost. In addition, the device and its code are open-source so those with the skills can make their own. To learn more, visit Astrolab.fas.Harvard.edu/LightSound.html. " My notes: An added article I found about HEARING the solar eclipse. What do people think of this? Problem is, the link goes to a discussion on it. I can't find an actual recording of it. Unless this is still in the works. lainee, Bob, Senkusha, demonskeith, Steve, kyng, spice, lammchen, ravenfreak,
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