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Title: Solar eclipses
Post by: dolphins4life on August 20, 2017, 12:33:36 am
We are going to have one on Monday.  I don't know how much of it will be in my home state of MA.

I have seen lunar eclipses before, but never a solar eclipse.

Have any of you seen one?

Where can I buy protection?


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: DaLittle B on August 20, 2017, 07:23:21 am
@voxdotcom: Type in your zip code to see what the solar eclipse will look like in your area: https://t.co/PBIewnJ80g https://t.co/jLJvlWGpdd

Direct link https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map?utm_campaign=vox.social&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=1503062334 (https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map?utm_campaign=vox.social&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=1503062334)

I might use a peep hole viewer,but Had ZERO desire to purchase anything to see it.


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: Phishfan on August 20, 2017, 11:48:59 am
We had one when I was in middle school. I have no plans to try viewing it. Once in my life is all the excitement I can take.


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: MyGodWearsAHoodie on August 20, 2017, 12:03:49 pm
If is going to be dark out, I am celebrating by taking a nap.


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: Dave Gray on August 21, 2017, 11:29:05 am
I have to work, but will time my lunch break around being outside.  I want to be outside when it gets dark, for the eerie factor.


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: VidKid on August 21, 2017, 12:09:45 pm
We're going to grill up some chicken, make some drinks and head up to the roof and watch it.    :)


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: Phishfan on August 21, 2017, 12:15:56 pm
Viewing in Central Florida doesn't look optimal or maybe even possible. It is very cloudy today and there are even rain clouds in the area.


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: DaLittle B on August 21, 2017, 01:07:21 pm
I'm going to step out,the peak here is 1:13Pm Cent, (about an 1hour and 13 minutes)and it's supposed to be 96% total eclipse here. I'd have to drive about 90-100 miles NE to get to 100%. Tottally not worth it IMO. We might have 1 or 2 clouds possible, then rain later. :-\


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: masterfins on August 21, 2017, 01:49:43 pm
It's only about 70% where I live, peak to be at 2:39.  It had been cloudy most of the day, but seems to be clearing up a bit.


Title: Re: Solar eclipses
Post by: DaLittle B on August 21, 2017, 02:30:15 pm
It was cool,my new neighbor,offered me some glasses at the last minute.I took a few pics through the glasses.It was Eerie,the Bugs starting making noise,it was not real dark,but standing in the sun wasn't warm,like you'd normally feel...It was cool ;D