Total Eclipse April 8

90 percent zone. Got dark enough that I had to turn on the shop lights for a minute or two.

100% local TV coverage of the eclipse from around 9 AM to almost 4 PM.
 
Here in NE PA, we were suppose to be around 90%. Unfortunately it was cloudy, so I didn’t get to see much. Just a quick glimpse between the clouds a few times, then it got dark for a few minutes. What I saw of it looked cool.
 
We took the kids out of school and made a day of it with some friends. Here at home in northern West Virginia we were supposed to be at about 96% but we wanted the full Monty, so we headed north/west, unsure of our destination, watching the forecast as we went. Ended up outside of Toledo at a state park on Lake Erie. Lots of people there, two different weddings taking place during totality. I loved the social aspect of it. It was a good way to enjoy life together as a society. The eclipse itself was amazing. Totality was otherworldly. Temperature must have dropped 20 degrees in a few minutes. The kids had a blast. Their little minds were blown. Hopefully they remember it and tell their kids when they’re old and grey.

Clint
 
Congratulations on doing that for your children. My first solar eclipse was when I was 8 years old. It was only a partial eclipse, but I remember it vividly. I’m certain that they will remember the whole experience as well.
 
Don McCombs":3udbes9f said:
August in Reykjavik. That wouldn’t be too bad. You could see an eclipse and an erupting volcano in one trip.
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ricky racer":3udbes9f said:
For Sale, 2 pair of gently used glasses for observing a solar eclipse. Briefly used by a senior couple. Save yourself the wait in line and the future price hikes when the next solar eclipse happens in 2045!
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Ricky: Read you can save the glasses for the next local eclipse or send then to the next eclipse location for poor folks to use.

The Lions Club is always asking for eyeglasses donations. Perhaps the Lions Club will take them and you can use the donation as an income tax deduction.
 
Eugene, that's a great idea. I googled "how to recycle your eclipse glasses" and there are many outfits that will send them to the next viewing area.
 
I saw it...Was awesome to see...Last full one I saw,I was a kid in Maryland ,around 7 or 8....we had welding helmuts and glasses at work
 
ricky racer":1p620511 said:
For Sale, 2 pair of gently used glasses for observing a solar eclipse. Briefly used by a senior couple. Save yourself the wait in line and the future price hikes when the next solar eclipse happens in 2045!
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Ricky: Read you can save the glasses for the next local eclipse or send then to the next eclipse location for poor folks to use.[/quote]

Thank you Eugene. The ad I posted was meant to be a joke but I think only a few people got it. :lol:

I'll check to see where we can donate our glasses for someone else to use next time. 8)
 
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