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August 21. Solar eclipse!

september — Wed, 17 May 2017 03:51:06 GMT

Are you interested, and where will you be? I'll be in Jackson Hole, one of the best viewing locations in the country. Can't wait!

Re: August 21. Solar eclipse!

dooBdoo — Wed, 17 May 2017 04:21:22 GMT

Lucky you, @september! I haven't read about this one. I'll have to investigate and see what the good locales will be. My luck with the most recent celestial events has been that I was in a good geographic spot... but the skies were filled with clouds. Oh, well. At least we have the internet, and we can see the lovely views from afar. Thanks for the heads up!

Re: August 21. Solar eclipse!

september — Wed, 17 May 2017 04:26:31 GMT

The path where the eclipse will be total runs from Oregon to South Carolina. however, if it's an overcast day, it won't be the same. Jackson Hole is perfect because the skies are almost always clear in August.

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mzlg — Wed, 17 May 2017 04:31:50 GMT

12 of the best places to be to view the eclipse:

Oregon

Idaho

Wyoming

Nebraska

Kansas

Missouri

Illinois

Kentucky

Tennessee

Georgia

North Carolina

South Carolina

Re: August 21. Solar eclipse!

sunshine45 — Wed, 17 May 2017 04:32:44 GMT

looks like it will only be a partial eclipse in the maryland area unfortunately. Where Can You See It?

You can see a partial eclipse, where the moon covers only a part of the sun, anywhere in North America (see “Who can see it?”). To see a total eclipse, where the moon fully covers the sun for a short few minutes, you must be in the path of totality. The path of totality is a relatively thin ribbon, around 70 miles wide, that will cross the U.S. from West to East. The first point of contact will be at Lincoln Beach, Oregon at 9:05 a.m. PDT. Totality begins there at 10:16 a.m. PDT. Over the next hour and a half, it will cross through Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and North and South Carolina. The total eclipse will end near Charleston, South Carolina at 2:48 p.m. EDT. From there the lunar shadow leaves the United States at 4:09 EDT. Its longest duration will be near Carbondale, Illinois, where the sun will be completely covered for two minutes and 40 seconds.

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-who-what-where-when-and-how

Re: August 21. Solar eclipse!

dooBdoo — Wed, 17 May 2017 04:36:16 GMT

Thanks, @september, @mzlg, and @sunshine45!

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StylishLady — Wed, 17 May 2017 11:46:06 GMT

Hope those making big plans for that have a nice clear sky. I remember 1963 when there was a total eclipse in NE North America. Cloudy day ruined the event. It was odd having it get dark for a while in the middle of the afternoon.

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spud188 — Wed, 17 May 2017 12:06:18 GMT

We are taking our 2 tween-age grands on a 2 week camping trip to Mackay,ID for the Eclipse.

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mima — Wed, 17 May 2017 12:20:01 GMT

We live in a prime spot! I think all the motels are filling up for that if they haven't already.

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Marp — Wed, 17 May 2017 12:33:20 GMT

I live in an area of totality. Local lodging is already almost 100% reserved and there are lots of festivities planned for the week leading up to the eclipse.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 17 May 2017 14:02:55 GMT

I remember one when I was a kid, and our teacher had us make these *boxes* to view it safely.

Of course, I left my box at school, and I was so tempted to stare at the sun.

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september — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:11:23 GMT

@mima wrote:
We live in a prime spot! I think all the motels are filling up for that if they haven't already.

Good for you! Be prepared for big crowds...where I'm going, hotel rooms sold out one year in advance. I'll be staying with family. They're planning on stocking up on everything in advance, since the stores will be packed with people and shortages of some things are to be expected

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september — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:12:18 GMT

@Marp wrote:
I live in an area of totality. Local lodging is already almost 100% reserved and there are lots of festivities planned for the week leading up to the eclipse.

Same where I'm going!

Re: August 21. Solar eclipse!

Cakers3 — Thu, 18 May 2017 00:26:26 GMT

It won't be in my area but now I'm thinking road trip. We don't need a hotel, either.

Lucky those who will be in direct locations!!!

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dreamieLil — Fri, 19 May 2017 18:05:33 GMT

Thanks for the heads up about this!

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Poodlepet2 — Sat, 20 May 2017 21:19:00 GMT

I read about this two months ago, and I envy you!

For once-we may be able to see it partially in Florida- and the Perseids Met so Shower has been blacked out by clouds over the past few years.

That would be so awesome if you could post a video here-just sayin'

Poodlepet2

Re: August 21. Solar eclipse!

Marp — Sun, 21 May 2017 03:24:54 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
I read about this two months ago, and I envy you!

For once-we may be able to see it partially in Florida- and the Perseids Met so Shower has been blacked out by clouds over the past few years.

That would be so awesome if you could post a video here-just sayin'
Poodlepet2

Anyone thinking of taking photos or video of the eclipse beware, do not fail to use a SOLAR FILTER over the lens during the partial phases or you risk damaging your equipment.

Re: August 21. Solar eclipse!

SharkE — Sun, 21 May 2017 03:37:27 GMT

That blood moon was so beautiful never forget it.

just stood on my front porch and saw it till it went into the clouds.