topic Re: Eclipse happening in Among Friends

Eclipse happening

chrystaltree — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:27:07 GMT

We're expecting about 85% of totality. It's getting dark now. I was in the kitchen cooking forgot about the eclipse until I realized the whole house was dark. Forgot to buy the glasses so I can't go out and join my neighbors. People are outside but no one is talking. Bthered a hushed silence. Totality in 1 minutes.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:29:35 GMT

We did not get a total eclipse, but it did get dark and our dusk/dawn outdoor lights came on.

Temp dropped quite a bit as well.

Our bank was giving out glasses so we could watch.

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jubilant — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:34:52 GMT

Yes, was out with the neighbors. The street lights came on. In the back of the house there is a 30 acre woods so I went back there and I think there were more bird noises than usual.

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Jk9 — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:50:40 GMT

We got about 75% and it's a little darker but not substantial. In upstate SC.

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bmorechick — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:18:46 GMT

Omg to me was amazing...we had 85% in SE MD...we stood outside from work and watched through our eclipse glasses for about 20 minutes. Lighting was odd outside...loved it!

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shoesnbags — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:25:11 GMT

82% totality here, but it was cloudy with a drizzle so nothing to see, not even much darkening since it was already so gray. I imagine it was a big disappointment for folks around here who bought glasses and were all ready to view the eclipse. I'm happy for everyone elsewhere who got a clear view.

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chlema — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:27:19 GMT

@jubilant wrote:
Yes, was out with the neighbors. The street lights came on. In the back of the house there is a 30 acre woods so I went back there and I think there were more bird noises than usual.

That's interesting. We had 90% totality, was able to see the beginning, maybe 1/3, before cloud cover came in, then just a glimpse here and there. However, I did notice that about 15 minutes before it started all the birds disappeared, not a one in the birdbath or at feeders or visible in the trees. Interesting. They reappeared when the heavier clouds came in.

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Bookplate — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:44:49 GMT

NYC just got an early dusk, not that dark. Of course the city generates so much light it takes a black out to actually see the night sky.

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Goodie2shoes — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:53:13 GMT

No total eclipse in St. Louis but we did see a partial eclipse. It got a little dim and you could feel a bit of coolness in the air and with my eclipse glasses I could see the partial eclipse. Very cool !

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OKPrincess — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:58:37 GMT

We sat outside and watched it. I think it was 95% .

We felt the temp drop and it looked like almost dusk.

Im still happy we experienced the eclipse together since we probably won't see the next one.

Today was a wonderful happy day for so many people 😘

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Travone — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:02:20 GMT

It was fantastic. We had totality in Cleveland and it was amazing. The day started with rain and clouds but cleared up for the eclipse. Temperature dropped about 10 degrees during totality.

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sunsetbeach — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:04:41 GMT

Totally underwhelming. We were supposed to be 80% and the skies were clear, basically it looked like it got a little cloudy. The eclipse in 2017 was much much better.

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EastCoastGal — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:00:03 GMT

@chrystaltree ... I'm in Buffalo, New York and l saw a PERFECT total eclipse !!! We were 100% totality here. All of a sudden the clouds parted a few times and the moon was going over the sun and then there it was!! Got totally dark out ... neighbors outside lights came on, stars came out ... It was a sight to see !!! I was so happy l got to see it !!! 😊

l didn't need to go anywhere except my back yard. I heard people clapping and ooohs and ahs. A group gathered down the street. Awesome sight!! 😎

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catter70 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:45:39 GMT

I'm in Pa. and it was nice in the morning then it got cloudy. I didn't have glasses but I saw people out watching. Not sure how much they got to see with the clouds. I did go outside, though, and it was cold. Must have dropped about 10 degrees.

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LTT1 — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:43:39 GMT

@catter70 @chrystaltree @EastCoastGal @sunsetbeach @Travone

Here in Pittsburgh we lucked out!
The clouds decided to cooperate!

What an experience!