April 8 - save the date

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20 January 2024, 03:53 PM

wtg

April 8 - save the date

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Millions of people will be able to don protective glasses and view a spectacular total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, starting around 1 p.m. CT.

If this sounds familiar, it's because in 2017, a 70-mile-wide band of the US saw a total solar eclipse, while many other areas saw a partial eclipse. People drove across states and gathered near planetariums just to see those fleeting minutes when, in the middle of the day, the sky went dark.

But the total eclipse coming in April will be even cooler, excited NASA scientists told reporters at an American Geophysical Union meeting.

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Dallas, Cleveland, and Indianapolis are all positioned for prime total eclipse viewing.

https://www.businessinsider.co...iano-recommendations

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21 January 2024, 02:22 AM

AdagioM

We drove an hour to be in the path of totality in 2017, and it was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.

If this is possible for you, don’t miss it!

21 January 2024, 08:24 AM

Axtremus

And make sure you have proper eclipse-watching protective eye ware.

Thanks for the heads up, wtg.

21 January 2024, 09:25 AM

Steve Miller

Several local towns are making a big deal out of this with festivals, outdoor concerts, parades and such.

Sounds like fun!

21 January 2024, 05:23 PM

Mary Anna

Whether we've moved or are still in Oklahoma, we'll be within driving distance of totality. I'm not sure how enthusiastic Quirt is about seeing it, but I'm dragging him.

My students already know I've canceled class so they can go.

21 January 2024, 06:33 PM

AdagioM

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Originally posted by Mary Anna:
Whether we've moved or are still in Oklahoma, we'll be within driving distance of totality. I'm not sure how enthusiastic Quirt is about seeing it, but I'm dragging him.

My students already know I've canceled class so they can go.

It’s definitely worth it to experience this. Tell Quirt I said so!

21 January 2024, 06:57 PM

dolmansaxlil

I saved my glasses from the last one so we could watch this one! I thought about hosting an event at school but then realized that, very selfishly, I wanted to make sure I could actually watch it and not be busy.

Here’s my kiddo during the last (not quite total) solar eclipse here back in 2017.

21 January 2024, 07:41 PM

CHAS

Have a room reserved for the event in Missouri in the totality zone.
Will combine that with a nearby business.

05 February 2024, 03:20 PM

wtg

I don't see the piano party at Steve's listed...must be an oversight...

https://www.chicagotribune.com...ipse-in-the-midwest/

22 February 2024, 12:43 PM

wtg

For umbraphiles...Delta offering an Austin to Detroit path-of-totality flight.

https://news.delta.com/eclipse...path-totality-flight

22 February 2024, 02:06 PM

rontuner

Scheduled to stay with family in Bloomington, IN for the festivities!

23 February 2024, 06:28 PM

big al

Erie, PA is due north of us, about 1-1/2 hours away, and smack in the middle of the path of totality. Cleveland is not too much further. I really hope to see this one; I'll be 98 when the next one comes to North America.

I was in Savannah, GA for the last North American solar eclipse (also my youngest son's wedding). It was a partial eclipse there.

Big Al

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23 February 2024, 09:56 PM

wtg

You'll have lots of company in Erie if you head that way.

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsb...se-tourism-industry/

23 February 2024, 11:46 PM

Steve Miller

Someone booked the Edgewater house early last year before we knew what was happening. The usual price - like $400/night.

Our Prop Management company just booked the Huron house for that weekend - $8K!

We’ll watch from our backyard. I’ll be smoking ribs.

24 February 2024, 12:03 AM

Steve Miller

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Originally posted by big al:
Erie, PA is due north of us, about 1-1/2 hours away, and smack in the middle of the path of totality. Cleveland is not too much further. I really hope to see this one; I'll be 98 when the next one comes to North America.

I was in Savannah, GA for the last North American solar eclipse (also my youngest son's wedding). It was a partial eclipse there.

Big Al

Ya’ll should come visit us, Al. We’re in the path and will be hosting a backyard thing.

Two dogs, no waiting!