April 08, 2024 Solar Eclipse

[bettyboop]

And, this morning, Amazon emails to tell me that the eclipse glasses I ordered & put inn Easter baskets are not approved after all.

Groovy, Started their refund process, wonder if I really need to drive the little box to Kohl's for the return.

At least my son is 29, and can find approved ones before Mnday.

Mr Laughing admitted that he bought a pair at the grocery store -- already in the top box of a motorcycle.

Sigh.

@Laughing, that certainly stinks, sorry about the glasses. I was just talking to a friend and mentioned I was leery about purchasing glasses ANYWHERE because they might not be up to snuff. Although I'm in MA and not near Totality,lol.

 

[Sundog]

This is a photo I took during totality in SC in 2017, showing what the horizon looked like. It was part of the "360-degree sunset" effect of a total eclipse as described in the Time article linked above. (Not a good photo, just used my phone.)
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Thanks for sharing this photo taken during totality! It gives me an idea of what it will be like!

 

[airportwoman]

Pictures just don't do the experience justice.

Like I said earlier, the thing that I hadn't expected was watching the world go from color to B&W at about 97%, and back to color again as the sun reappeared. I could also see the umbra approaching when it came over the horizon.

 

[legalmomma]

Totality view from my deck, hopefully! (EST)

Here's the cloud forecast for Indiana during the total solar eclipse

Clouds early Monday morning are expecting to thin. Indiana should be able to thread the cloud needle during the all-important four minutes Monday afternoon.

www.wthr.com

…”While this forecast is still subject to change a bit, cloud trends are our friend right now.
IMPORTANT TIMES TO NOTE: Every city will have a slightly different timeline of the eclipse from beginning to end, but for the Indianapolis metro:

• 1:50:33 p.m. Partial eclipse begins
• 3:06:06 p.m. Totality begins
• 3:07:59 p.m. Maximum eclipse
• 3:09:43 p.m. Totality ends
• 4:23:13 p.m. Partial eclipse ends…”

 

[Sundog]

Some will be flying above the clouds in order to see the eclipse. Delta, for example, is offering special eclipse flights over the path of totality. But passengers need to select a seat on the appropriate side of the plane to get the view.

'Guaranteed to see the eclipse': A plane might be the best place to see the phenomenon

According to a physicist and astronomer, seeing the eclipse from a plane comes with some benefits and a few challenges.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Sundog]

Word of the day - "umbraphile" - a person who chases eclipses.

 

[Sundog]

Texas city bakes 'world's largest moon pie' to celebrate upcoming solar eclipse

The City of Irving has decided to go all out for the solar eclipse, baking the "world's largest" moon pie to celebrate the moment.

www.statesman.com

 

[IceIce9]

I’m currently off the coast of Mexico on the Princess Eclipse cruise. Hoping for clear skies!

 

[IceIce9]

This is a picture I took in 2017. I traveled to Casper, Wyoming which we researched to find the longest totality.

 

[MamaSleuth5]

Central IL here. We're expected to be at about 97% in my area. We had rain yesterday and now (very early morning), thick fog.

We're planning to livestream the eclipse.

 

[Betty P]

This is a photo I took during totality in SC in 2017, showing what the horizon looked like. It was part of the "360-degree sunset" effect of a total eclipse as described in the Time article linked above. (Not a good photo, just used my phone.)
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Thanks! The 360 degree sunset effect sounds amazing. Can't wait to see it.

 

[margarita25]

Live links to bookmark​

2024 Total Solar Eclipse Broadcast - NASA Science

science.nasa.gov

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA​

Watch live with us as a total solar eclipse moves across Mexico, the United States and Canada. Weather permitting, people throughout most of North and Central America, including all of the contiguous United States, will be able to view at least a partial solar eclipse. See views of the eclipse from sites along its path.

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA

Watch with us as a total solar eclipse moves across Mexico, the United States and Canada. Weather permitting, people throughout most of North and Central

plus.nasa.gov

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Telescope Feed)​

2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Telescope Feed)

plus.nasa.gov

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Sounding Rocket Launches​

NASA will launch three sounding rockets for the Atmospheric Perturbations around the Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility during the April 8 total solar eclipse.

The launch window for the mission is 2:40 p.m.- 4:05 p.m. EDT. Rockets are scheduled to launch approximately 45 minutes apart. Coverage of the mission will begin 10 minutes before the scheduled launch time.

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Ref:

Total Solar Eclipse Safety - NASA Science

Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through...

science.nasa.gov

Total Solar Eclipse FAQ - NASA Science

General How long did the 2024 total solar eclipse last? The longest duration of totality was 4 minutes, 28 seconds, near Torreón, Mexico. Most places along the centerline (path of totality) saw a totality duration between 3.5 and 4 minutes. What does the path of totality mean? The path of...

science.nasa.gov

What to Expect - NASA Science

The eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, was a total solar eclipse. It was the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. People viewing the...

science.nasa.gov

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MAP:

NASA Scientific Visualization Studio | The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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svs.gsfc.nasa.gov

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2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When - NASA Science

The Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

science.nasa.gov

 

[margarita25]

 

[sds71]

https://www.rockhall.com/events/rock-roll-hall-fame-solarfest-april-8

 

[dotr]

Subscribing.

 

[arielilane]

@WFLAJosh

Happy Eclipse Day. Don’t be this guy.


8:00 AM · Apr 8, 2024

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Detroit area looks like they'll have clear skies

Still not a lot of traffic in Cleveland highways. Kind of quiet, but its a Sunday night.

OHGO

ohgo.com

We still have bands of blue sky alternating with bands of cirrus clouds

It is absolutely gorgeous right now: Bright sunshine, cerulean blue skies, no clouds in sight. I hope it stays like this for the next several hours as it will be perfect for the eclipse.

 

[Sundog]

It is absolutely gorgeous right now: Bright sunshine, cerulean blue skies, no clouds insight. I hope it stays like this for the next several hours as it will be perfect for the eclipse.

I was just about to post the same thing here where I am in Ohio! Not a cloud in sight! Beautiful blue skies!

3 1/2 hours to go (approximately), here's hoping!


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[BetteDavisEyes]

Communities in eclipse's path of totality in Mich., Ohio prepare for crowds

Thousands are expected to descend on cities in the eclipse's path. Ohio's Lucas County, where Toledo is, was preparing for its 425,000 population to double.

www.detroitnews.com

With the rare total solar eclipse to begin starting around 2 p.m. Monday, communities from Monroe to Ohio were gearing up for thousands to descend on their cities, especially those in the path of totality.

Luna Pier in Monroe County, one of only a handful of communities in the eclipse's path in southeast Michigan, planned to have extra police patrols in place just in case. The city's mayor was concerned about how crowds would potentially navigate an I-75 overpass now under construction at Luna Pier Road.

Across Metro Detroit, eclipse-watching gatherings are planned, from Bloomfield Hills to Detroit.

The moon will begin to pass in front of the sun at 1:58 p.m., reaching its maximum at approximately 3:14pm, darkening our skies. Most of southeast Michigan will experience a partial eclipse. Detroit should see 99% totality, meaning the skies will darken and it will look like dusk...

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Solar Eclipse

Scientists note that solar eclipses can provoke strong reactions from animals. Here's how you can keep your pets safe.

time.com

The solar eclipse set to cross North America on Monday, April 8, has humans aflutter with anticipation, but the phenomenon, and even more so the crowds it attracts, could be disorienting and anxiety-inducing for pets.

During solar eclipses, when the sky briefly turns dark, dogs may cower, birds stop flying and grow quiet, and nocturnal creatures emerge.

But the bigger concerns for pets, veterinarians tell TIME, are the anticipated mass gatherings. Millions are expected to travel and attend eclipse viewings that will likely provoke strong emotions in humans, which could unsettle animals...