LIVE THREAD>>It's Coming! April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Here's what you need to know -Smarter E

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/DarlingRosary/status/1777399713194500562

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/adamhousley/status/1777400732968255853

[240B]

PSA:
Make sure your computers are shutdown and unplugged.
Check your vaccination status.
I plan to sacrifice a chicken during the full eclipse.

[mountaineer]

I checked a few minutes ago. Few clouds, so we got a good look. Pretty cool.
The near-total eclipse (somewhere around 95%) will happen in 46 minutes.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/CitizenFreePres/status/1777403161105285606

[catfish1957]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yz1l1dF6UA

[mountaineer]

Just curious - what's the Obiden administration up to while we're preoccupied with gazing at the sun?

[mystery-ak]

Roseanne Barr
@therealroseanne
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I’m not scared of the eclipse. I’m scared of 4 more years of commies.

[Ghost Bear]

Got to see totality here, the clouds broke up just enough. Amazing being able to see the corona around the shadow of the moon.

[catfish1957]

Socked in with clouds.  Still the veil lifted just a tad and just saw what was somewhere  between 80-90% occlusion

[bigheadfred]

We are too far out of the path. Got a small break in the clouds to see it with regular sunglasses. Only about 30%..

[AllThatJazzZ]

Maximum totality was 10 minutes ago at my house on the Texas Gulf Coast. Only about 90% totality, but still AWESOME!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQetemT1sWc

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/Arkypatriot/status/1777410090494025922

[mystery-ak]

Looks really strange here...dusk

I gave our glasses to my grandkids...I should have kept them

T-Mobile were giving them alway...

[Timber Rattler]

LIVE:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8jK_f4_FiY&fbclid=IwAR2I6xA7fL0Un_abyul8w-rJu-Atmmtk-LsR5eLhf3bkqDr03DwyNI-HV04_aem_AbHNzNxBuwj5kw_z4idS1PHg_ms1enJK7hVR_2anu1jnGvixx1CuUi33WOMwWlw5PksX2_CcW8dEv7K6i95Mth4q

[libertybele]

Partial; about 52% here --I guess I should have gone to the library to get glasses, it just looks overcast out and windy. It supposedly affects pets -- our dogs could care less.  They are playing with their squeaky toys and chew toys.  It has already peaked and should be over in an hour.

[mountaineer]

We peaked about 7 minutes ago, and it was like dusk (we were around 93%). Saw just a sliver of sunlight on the left side of the golden orb. Now it's lightening up a bit.

[Bigun]

https://twitter.com/KennethRWebster/status/1777403902033363349

Now pouring rain.

[massadvj]

https://twitter.com/KennethRWebster/status/1777403902033363349

Now pouring rain.

I had the same view you did. Just got dark, but the sun was not visible except for a few seconds just before the total eclipse. Funny how now that the world has come to an end nothing feels different.

[AllThatJazzZ]

I had the same view you did. Just got dark, but the sun was not visible except for a few sends just before the total eclipse. Funny how now that the world has come to an end nothing feels different.

@massadvj

What did I miss?

[Bigun]

https://twitter.com/MLuttrellTX/status/1777400380290109838

My congressman.

[Gefn]

it was beautiful until the clouds came.

hopefully my photo will be up soon .

[AllThatJazzZ]

Partial; about 52% here --I guess I should have gone to the library to get glasses, it just looks overcast out and windy. It supposedly affects pets -- our dogs could care less.  They are playing with their squeaky toys and chew toys.  It has already peaked and should be over in an hour.

@libertybele

The birds seemed to behave in their normal fashion. I heard seagulls, mockingbirds and mourning doves during the eclipse. An egret and a squirrel were seeking food in the neighbor's yard as they normally do. I couldn't discern any difference. 

[berdie]

https://twitter.com/KennethRWebster/status/1777403902033363349

Now pouring rain.

Same here much north of you @Bigun ...without the rain...yet. But it's on it's way. I watched the Dallas news and they evidently got a break in the clouds...not moi, lol.  It did get night time dark. I feel bad for the people that made reservations a long time ago that cost big bucks. And I sure hope they get home ok before the weather gets yucky.

[Gefn]

Looks really strange here...dusk

I gave our glasses to my grandkids...I should have kept them

T-Mobile were giving them alway...

I got to explain it to an 8 year old, who was really amazed. Then he ruined it all by asking me where Uranus was. 

[massadvj]

@massadvj

What did I miss?

Nothing. Go back to bed.

[Cyber Liberty]

@massadvj

What did I miss?

Not much...no Rapture. 

[Cyber Liberty]

it was beautiful until the clouds came.

hopefully my photo will be up soon .

I am having difficulty getting the photo from my phone....

[AllThatJazzZ]

Nothing. Go back to bed.

@massadvj

Thanks for that clarification.   

[Gefn]

I am having difficulty getting the photo from my phone....

poop. let me try to put it here .

[Gefn]

eclipse photo

[bigheadfred]

eclipse photo

Nice!

[240B]

I saw it and it was something. Too many clouds to actually see the sun. The clouds split for a minute, I saw it at the beginning and that counts. I saw the moon encroaching on the sun slowly. I saw the beginning. Then the clouds came and I drank another beer.

What was fun was all the people. All the neighbors out staring at the sky, which was nothing but clouds. But then, it happened. Everything went dark. It was nightfall, in the middle of the day. Even though we could not see the sun, we could see the dark.

Overall 7 of 10. It was worth it to experience a once in a lifetime gig. Equally worth it to be a part of the community. All of us together. All of us staring at the sun all together, amazed.

[Gefn]

What to Do with Your Solar Eclipse Glasses After the Eclipse

More than 31 million people who live in the roughly 115-mile wide path of totality, and millions more who traveled to the U.S. to see Monday’s total solar eclipse, will all be gazing at the sun wearing the same thing: solar eclipse glasses.

The highly-coveted item is important for eye safety, especially for those who live outside of the zone of totality and can only see a partial eclipse. But after the eclipse is done, people should be sure to dispose of their eclipse-viewing lenses properly.

Because most eclipse glasses are made out of cardboard, the arms of the glasses can be recycled so long as the lenses are thrown out, according to the University of Rochester.

Eclipse lovers can also choose to donate their glasses. Astronomers Without Borders will be collecting gently-used eclipse glasses from the U.S. and Canada. The campaign, which has been running since 2008, redistributes glasses to people in other countries for upcoming eclipses. Of the millions that were donated during the 2017 total solar eclipse that also crossed through the U.S. only tens of thousands were usable. Thanks to a partnership with Astronomers Without Borders, glasses can be dropped off at all Warby Parker locations across the country for recycling.

https://time.com/6964871/solar-eclipse-glasses-donate-2024/

[Cyber Liberty]

eclipse photo

Yaaay!

[libertybele]

eclipse photo

Awesome. Thanks for posting.

[libertybele]

I saw it and it was something. Too many clouds to actually see the sun. The clouds split for a minute, I saw it at the beginning and that counts. I saw the moon encroaching on the sun slowly. I saw the beginning. Then the clouds came and I drank another beer.

What was fun was all the people. All the neighbors out staring at the sky, which was nothing but clouds. But then, it happened. Everything went dark. It was nightfall, in the middle of the day. Even though we could not see the sun, we could see the dark.

Overall 7 of 10. It was worth it to experience a once in a lifetime gig. Equally worth it to be a part of the community. All of us together. All of us staring at the sun all together, amazed.

 

[AllThatJazzZ]

I saw it and it was something. Too many clouds to actually see the sun. The clouds split for a minute, I saw it at the beginning and that counts. I saw the moon encroaching on the sun slowly. I saw the beginning. Then the clouds came and I drank another beer.

What was fun was all the people. All the neighbors out staring at the sky, which was nothing but clouds. But then, it happened. Everything went dark. It was nightfall, in the middle of the day. Even though we could not see the sun, we could see the dark.

Overall 7 of 10. It was worth it to experience a once in a lifetime gig. Equally worth it to be a part of the community. All of us together. All of us staring at the sun all together, amazed.

@240B

Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm so glad you were able to be in the totality zone. I was fine with my 91% totality -- until I watched on TV as it went totally dark. I heard the gasps and cheers from the crowd, and all of a sudden, my experience wasn't as satisfactory as before. I've waited 7 years for this event and expected to view it from the totality zone. Circumstances (dog's health, traveling friend bailed) caused me to have to settle for 91%. I prolly won't be around for the next one, and if I am, I'll be too old to travel. In spite of my disappointment, I'm comforted by this event, being reminded of the awesome magnificence of our Creator.

[mystery-ak]

https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1777445007756087657

[Texas Yellow Rose]

We are too far out of the path. Got a small break in the clouds to see it with regular sunglasses. Only about 30%..

I watched for an hour here in Alvin.  The clouds opened every few minutes and the view was excellent.

[DCPatriot]

LOL!  I remember a black & white Western TV show when I was a young boy...

The Indians captured the wagon train and were about light the fire to burn some tied-up settlers at the stake, when all of a sudden, Ward Bond...or maybe it was The Lone Ranger convinced the savages that he would make the sun disappear.

Scared the crap out of Cochise or Sitting Bull...whatever...and the Indians got on their knees to beg forgiveness.

 

PS:  May have embellished a bit...you know, for dramatic license!   

[DCPatriot]

[Sighlass]

It was clear here, but just up to about max coverage (70-80% here), then the thin clouds rolled in.... Wife went with kid for field trip to where it was another 5-10% coverage, but it was cloudy there and disappointing. I saw more from my garden (I was tilling the wife a small 15' X 50' patch for her tomatoes/strawberries/etc). I used a welding goggle from the shed. Couple of glances was all that interested me.

Good news is my back is 80% better than last couple of weeks. So me and the eclipse were in sync.

[jmyrlefuller]

Cloudy here, but there were just enough breaks in the sun at just the right time. Call it a miracle, call it what you will.

https://twitter.com/fullerwx/status/1777422310443532313

[mountaineer]

Good job, @jmyrlefuller !

[libertybele]

Cloudy here, but there were just enough breaks in the sun at just the right time. Call it a miracle, call it what you will.

https://twitter.com/fullerwx/status/1777422310443532313

Very cool.  Thanks for sharing.

[bigheadfred]

Cloudy here, but there were just enough breaks in the sun at just the right time. Call it a miracle, call it what you will.

https://twitter.com/fullerwx/status/1777422310443532313

Very cool!

[Right_in_Virginia]

eclipse photo

Great photo @Gefn !!!

[roamer_1]

I'd post my brilliant eclipse photos... Except we didn't even know it was going on up in here.

You guys have all the fun.

[Free Vulcan]

Perfectly clear skies, pruning my parents 🍎 trees and thinking why is it so weird looking out here? Then I remembered 'Eclipse!'. Mom has accumulated many pairs of sunglasses so we stacked 4 of them on top of we each other like the hillbilly stock we are and it worked perfect. We were about 75%.