Total Solar Eclipse of August 21, 2017

[Lepus]

Hello,

For any astronony enthusiasts across America - here's the path for the total solar eclipse:

https://eclipse.aas.org/sites/eclipse.aas.org/files/GAEclipse2017_USA_1120w.jpg

Here's more information for the Solar Eclipse (https://eclipse.aas.org/eclipse-america/when-where)!

Lepus

[CrystalSong]

Oooh so close to me, it should be a good one! Thanks for posting!

[Rozie]

Thank you for posting that.

[Clover]

Cool! thanks for reminding me, Lepus! This is going to be an amazing and phenomenal experice.

In the US, most local librarie (http://www.starnetlibraries.org/2017eclipse/)s will be giving out free solar eclipse glasses ( dangerous to see with bare eyes).

Here is another goodsight (http://nationaleclipse.com/) for general information

looks like il be close to the .09 mag, so closer to 3PM for me

[Brucely]

I was excited to hear about this during the last eclipse, but would it be worth a several hour drive to see?

[Clover]

Check out this video all. I like how she says when it darks out we will be able to see the stars like night ( possibly depending where your located). I am really excited!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iiKf3yGtyw


More about Eclipse

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMwUnqF9yXM


once in a lifetime, how lucky are we : )

[GreyHawk58]

In my nearly 60 years on this EarthWalk I have to say this will not be my first Solar eclipse.
It IS exciting tho I must admit. I think back centuries when two-leggeds would experience an eclipse and how frightening that could have been. The Energy IS Powerful and somewhere in our brain is that tiny nudge of fear AND Awe and it definitely lingers!!

PLZ note: this is the first Total Solar eclipse visible in areas in the USA coast to coast since 1918. And I have lived in Many areas in 6 decades. I was young when I "saw" or rather experienced my first near Totality!! I'll never forget it!!

[Tobi]

I am really sorry I won't be able to see this! I am in UK! We had a good one in 1999 and nothing since.

[Clover]

This one is going around in parent threads. Made me laugh.

http://i.imgur.com/bl2XvTd.png

[GreyHawk58]

Just thought I would add this link as well.

https://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html

[ambiebambie]

I thought about driving to go see it. Since I live in Washington and it would only be a few hours. But I'll see be able to se a partial, so I'm still excited about that.

[Clover]

Just thought I would add this link as well.

https://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html


Cool, only 7 days away.Anyone got any plans?





I wonder if it's going to be super dark or just a shade kind of dark? I was thinking of maybe going to the beach ( I am close by)

This will be by viewing/time
http://i.imgur.com/vPJjLyA.png

[Clover]

If your going to wing it, you can also make a home device with paper or boxes.

http://i.imgur.com/hLxjUBb.png ( click to enlarge)

https://s27.postimg.org/ldbyz8bjn/h_Lxj_UBb.png

or not :D

[Inika]

EnJoy!! :D

[Brucely]

Everybody says how dangerous it is to look at, but is a partial eclipse sun more dangerous to look at than the regular sun? Ive glanced at it countless times with just sunglasses, and even without when im driving into the sunset. Im not saying to do it, just wondering if its more dangerous than usual

Welding goggles would do just as good

[Clover]

I was watching this video and I was laughing so hard.Steven is a science TV personality. You would be surprised to know, parents really are going nuts over this in schools ( in my area too)


Video:Eclipse are making people crazy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpHbXeKOFCs)

"HELLO, did you know kids are going to look up at the sun , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday" :laugh:

I am definitely making a box :smile:



Here is a good video fundamentally explaining why a total eclipse such a big deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNH3akWXaV8

[FairyCrystal]

I was watching this video and I was laughing so hard.Steven is a science TV personality. You would be surprised to know, parents really are going nuts over this in schools ( in my area too)


Video:Eclipse are making people crazy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpHbXeKOFCs)

"HELLO, did you know kids are going to look up at the sun , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday" :laugh:

I am definitely making a box :smile:



Here is a good video fundamentally explaining why a total eclipse such a big deal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNH3akWXaV8
If I was you I'd get some decent info on what you can use to safely watch it with.
We had a full eclipse in the 90s and all kinds of nonsense was said that should be safe, but it wasn't. Some ppl went blind.
Not even a normal, regular welding glass (one that sits in those visors) is strong enough to protect your eyes. You couldn't get any anymore that were strong enough, totally sold out.
So a mere box... I wouldn't go there. If you haven't got decent protection, just feel the energies, the overall changing light, but do not look at the sun.
If you want to watch it and haven't got proper protection, watch it online. At least then you're sure you'll still have healthy eyes afterwards.

[Clover]

If I was you I'd get some decent info on what you can use to safely watch it with.
We had a full eclipse in the 90s and all kinds of nonsense was said that should be safe, but it wasn't. Some ppl went blind.
Not even a normal, regular welding glass (one that sits in those visors) is strong enough to protect your eyes. You couldn't get any anymore that were strong enough, totally sold out.
So a mere box... I wouldn't go there. If you haven't got decent protection, just feel the energies, the overall changing light, but do not look at the sun.
If you want to watch it and haven't got proper protection, watch it online. At least then you're sure you'll still have healthy eyes afterwards.

Hey Fairy. I would never let my kids out, I mentioned earlier ( in one of these threads) they are watching via live stream. I just found the video humorous is all, its viral with the US parenting community. I know you mean well though, as it should be taken very serious.

My children's school is taking serious precautions tomorrow, we won't be able to pick them up without a 'number ticket' and honestly, still debating if I am even going to take them, and just let them have a day off.

The box is a fun science outdoors project. It doesnt require you to look at the sun at all. You only see the shadow of the eclipse inside the box( looking down with eyes on box, like a projector not at sun). We did one back in middle school from our last eclipse, it was super cool. However, even with glasses, I wouldn't feel comfortable looking up at the sun tomorrow, I may take a few quick glances with glasses, but no way am I going to watch the whole thing, I want to keep my eyes LOL. The thought alone appears freighting which is why I feel the box ( with glasses) would be an easier experience... I def want to feel my surroundings too that day which is a much more important deal to me than seeing, I may even meditate ( eyes closed, heh) during a portion of it.. who knows

[Clover]

Another cool article from the Wash Post. Also tips on watching an eclipse old school style using a cereal box. It works like a projector and please do not look directly at the sun. Have safety glasses in handy :P

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/08/19/cant-find-the-protective-glasses-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-go-old-school/?utm_term=.d2a6c210795e