What is the hurry? Is your life so important that you can't wait to return to a soulless existence rotting away in corporate America? I don't understand the desire to move beyond what is a monumental event that most will not witness again in their lifetime.
I just looked it up and the next one will be in South America/South Pacific in 2019. The next one after that will indeed traverse the US in 2024 (April 8th). I hope to see that one also.
What is the hurry? Is your life so important that you can't wait to return to a soulless existence rotting away in corporate America? I don't understand the desire to move beyond what is a monumental event that most will not witness again in their lifetime.
There is another total solar eclipse in April 2024 that moves vertically through the United States, including over Austin and Dallas. My hope is to attend that one. Strangely enough, Carbondale, Ill is in the path of totality for both eclipses. There are also two total eclipses between now and then in Brazil and Argentina, in 2019 and 2020 IIRC. I wanted to attend the incredible eclipse in 1991 in Cabo San Lucas, but was studying for the bar exam at that time. I skipped this eclipse because of the possibility of clouds and storms on the east coast on an afternoon in August. The traffic will also be nightmarish.
A total solar eclipse is only possible because as seen from Earth, the size to distance ratio of the sun to the moon is 1:1. The sun is 400 times bigger than the moon, but is also 400 times further away. There is no reason for that ratio, leading some to believe that it was divinely intended. The only other explanation is that it is the greatest stroke of astronomical freak good luck imaginable.
Total solar eclipses will in fact not be possible in several hundred million years because the moon will be too far away from the Earth. At that point, it will no longer completely cover the sun.
What is the hurry? Is your life so important that you can't wait to return to a soulless existence rotting away in corporate America? I don't understand the desire to move beyond what is a monumental event that most will not witness again in their lifetime.
Nice condescening post! Why don't you more fully explain how people should be spending their lives so we can all learn something?
Why is the moon passing infront of the sun "monumental" again?
What is the hurry? Is your life so important that you can't wait to return to a soulless existence rotting away in corporate America? I don't understand the desire to move beyond what is a monumental event that most will not witness again in their lifetime.
Uh, okay. I guess having no interest in this offends you for some reason.
Until yesterday morning, then remembering the 1979 eclipse, it was kind of cool. I saw it with welding glasses at the factory I worked at. It was cool to see how it got dark for a bit and looking at it was cool .
So I went on a hunt for glasses yesterday and came up empty, couldn't find strong enough welders glasses at Lowes or HD and thought I was going to have to do something goofy to see it.
My stepdaughter went out with her friend and her job had given her a bunch of pairs of glasses which she managed to get a pair of, we're going to the beach today to watch it .
If you've never seen one? they are cool as hell.
Maybe consider a little historical context when debating whether this
is newsworthy and interesting or not - go back over the past several thousands years, different civilizations interpreted an eclipse as a sign from God (or their many Gods), and/or committed human sacrifices to honor said Gods for sending such a sign.
Now, as much as we may sometimes have moments where bringing back human sacrifices may not seem like a bad idea (like when I meet Cowboys fans from NY and NJ)...maybe it's a cool sign that humanity, for all it's flaws, has made a little bit of progress at least?
Or, we can disregard and continue to bicker amongst ourselves...what better way to demonstrate the traits that make us uniquely human, after all!
my dog and other pets looking at the eclipse without eye protection and getting some form of "eclipse blindness". I hope everyone is taking appropriate precautions for their pets.
my dog and other pets looking at the eclipse without eye protection and getting some form of "eclipse blindness". I hope everyone is taking appropriate precautions for their pets.
my dog and other pets looking at the eclipse without eye protection and getting some form of "eclipse blindness". I hope everyone is taking appropriate precautions for their pets.
Keep your pets indoors.
Do animals normally look up at the sun anyway? I wouldn't even think of that
I was reluctant, afraid that a cheap pair of glasses could easily be labeled as a safety device and in the end just be some cheap pair of plastic 3D type glasses imported from China, but now I see there's a way to test these things. Oh well.
I was reluctant, afraid that a cheap pair of glasses could easily be labeled as a safety device and in the end just be some cheap pair of plastic 3D type glasses imported from China, but now I see there's a way to test these things. Oh well.
I was reluctant, afraid that a cheap pair of glasses could easily be labeled as a safety device and in the end just be some cheap pair of plastic 3D type glasses imported from China, but now I see there's a way to test these things. Oh well.
It's pretty incredible. You can almost see why some ancient civilization would be ripping people's hearts out. It has a distinct end of the world feeling about it.
how many people are going to end up blind today. Because you know people are going to look. It wouldn't surprise me if we are all getting suckered in by an old wive's tale.
how many people are going to end up blind today. Because you know people are going to look. It wouldn't surprise me if we are all getting suckered in by an old wive's tale.
Not that I'm going to test it.
My guess is, not many. I'm going to guess you start to feel the discomfort of looking at the sun long before long-term eye damage happens.
how many people are going to end up blind today. Because you know people are going to look. It wouldn't surprise me if we are all getting suckered in by an old wive's tale.
Not that I'm going to test it.
My guess is, not many. I'm going to guess you start to feel the discomfort of looking at the sun long before long-term eye damage happens.
There are no pain receptors in the retina, and apparently it takes a few days for the effects to be apparent. So you may not realize you're going blind for a while. Not worth the risk, IMO, just wear the glasses or find an alternative way to witness the event.
The full eclipse is in about 11 minutes here in Texas
how many people are going to end up blind today. Because you know people are going to look. It wouldn't surprise me if we are all getting suckered in by an old wive's tale.
Not that I'm going to test it.
My guess is, not many. I'm going to guess you start to feel the discomfort of looking at the sun long before long-term eye damage happens.
There are no pain receptors in the retina, and apparently it takes a few days for the effects to be apparent. So you may not realize you're going blind for a while. Not worth the risk, IMO, just wear the glasses or find an alternative way to witness the event.
Watched one as a kid. I've had some barely noticeable spots in my vision ever since. Almost wouldn't notice it most of the time but it's legit.
Not worth the risk. The internet is a much better alternative if you aren't in the path and have the right equipment.
but the coolest effect was standing under a tree where partial light filters through. Hundreds of crescents replicating the eclipse on the ground in the parking lot, all facing the same direction.
Someone had a pair of the glasses to share with me
At first it seemed like it didn't really get any darker around us, but it did look weird because it was as if it were an overcast day, but there was still glare.
Eclipse Live Stream - ( New Window )
In the US?
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In the US?
I just looked it up and the next one will be in South America/South Pacific in 2019. The next one after that will indeed traverse the US in 2024 (April 8th). I hope to see that one also.
There is another total solar eclipse in April 2024 that moves vertically through the United States, including over Austin and Dallas. My hope is to attend that one. Strangely enough, Carbondale, Ill is in the path of totality for both eclipses. There are also two total eclipses between now and then in Brazil and Argentina, in 2019 and 2020 IIRC. I wanted to attend the incredible eclipse in 1991 in Cabo San Lucas, but was studying for the bar exam at that time. I skipped this eclipse because of the possibility of clouds and storms on the east coast on an afternoon in August. The traffic will also be nightmarish.
A total solar eclipse is only possible because as seen from Earth, the size to distance ratio of the sun to the moon is 1:1. The sun is 400 times bigger than the moon, but is also 400 times further away. There is no reason for that ratio, leading some to believe that it was divinely intended. The only other explanation is that it is the greatest stroke of astronomical freak good luck imaginable.
Total solar eclipses will in fact not be possible in several hundred million years because the moon will be too far away from the Earth. At that point, it will no longer completely cover the sun.
Nice condescening post! Why don't you more fully explain how people should be spending their lives so we can all learn something?
Why is the moon passing infront of the sun "monumental" again?
Uh, okay. I guess having no interest in this offends you for some reason.
So I went on a hunt for glasses yesterday and came up empty, couldn't find strong enough welders glasses at Lowes or HD and thought I was going to have to do something goofy to see it.
My stepdaughter went out with her friend and her job had given her a bunch of pairs of glasses which she managed to get a pair of, we're going to the beach today to watch it .
If you've never seen one? they are cool as hell.
Now, as much as we may sometimes have moments where bringing back human sacrifices may not seem like a bad idea (like when I meet Cowboys fans from NY and NJ)...maybe it's a cool sign that humanity, for all it's flaws, has made a little bit of progress at least?
Or, we can disregard and continue to bicker amongst ourselves...what better way to demonstrate the traits that make us uniquely human, after all!
LOL. I was going to post "Am I the only person in the country that doesn't care about the stupid eclipse?"
Keep your pets indoors.
https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/how-make-pinhole-projector-view-solar-eclipse
This one will tell/show you what to expect to see and times from your location.
https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map
The will bitch about that one too
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my dog and other pets looking at the eclipse without eye protection and getting some form of "eclipse blindness". I hope everyone is taking appropriate precautions for their pets.
Keep your pets indoors.
Do animals normally look up at the sun anyway? I wouldn't even think of that
I've got some cameras set up and i'm watching it that way.
selfie mode on your phone
Holding Out For A Hero!?! Classic!!!!
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I was reluctant, afraid that a cheap pair of glasses could easily be labeled as a safety device and in the end just be some cheap pair of plastic 3D type glasses imported from China, but now I see there's a way to test these things. Oh well.
selfie mode on your phone
Someone mentioned this to me yesterday, but apparently it's not safe either.
http://newsroom.cumc.columbia.edu/blog/2017/08/18/why-you-shouldnt-take-a-selfie-during-the-solar-eclipse/ - ( New Window )
Not that I'm going to test it.
Not that I'm going to test it.
My guess is, not many. I'm going to guess you start to feel the discomfort of looking at the sun long before long-term eye damage happens.
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how many people are going to end up blind today. Because you know people are going to look. It wouldn't surprise me if we are all getting suckered in by an old wive's tale.
Not that I'm going to test it.
My guess is, not many. I'm going to guess you start to feel the discomfort of looking at the sun long before long-term eye damage happens.
There are no pain receptors in the retina, and apparently it takes a few days for the effects to be apparent. So you may not realize you're going blind for a while. Not worth the risk, IMO, just wear the glasses or find an alternative way to witness the event.
And stare at the sun...not a bright bunch here
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how many people are going to end up blind today. Because you know people are going to look. It wouldn't surprise me if we are all getting suckered in by an old wive's tale.
Not that I'm going to test it.
My guess is, not many. I'm going to guess you start to feel the discomfort of looking at the sun long before long-term eye damage happens.
There are no pain receptors in the retina, and apparently it takes a few days for the effects to be apparent. So you may not realize you're going blind for a while. Not worth the risk, IMO, just wear the glasses or find an alternative way to witness the event.
Watched one as a kid. I've had some barely noticeable spots in my vision ever since. Almost wouldn't notice it most of the time but it's legit.
Not worth the risk. The internet is a much better alternative if you aren't in the path and have the right equipment.
Pretty cool.
I guess I'll go outside.
Pretty cool.
Why did you bother? At 9:30, you expressed that you had no interest.
With a couple of white pieces of paper, it worked surprisingly well (over a 1/3 of the sun was obscured), not bad for my latitude and longitude.