USA Total Solar Eclipse 2017

[PedroDaGr8]

I am damn excited about this as I have never seen a total eclipse. It is occuring on August 21st of this year. It looks like far Western Kentucky is along the path for the total 100% eclipse, the midpoint goes RIGHT through NE Hopkinsville. It includes Bowling Green on the far eastern edge of 100% coverage and Land Between the Lakes and Paducah on the west side. I am travelling down to Oregon from the Seattle area so that I can see the perfect eclipse, plan to drive most of the night so that I can setup early and get a good spot. As a space geek, this is really really exciting.

[KentuckyWildcat]

I would be excited. But we are closing the campus and selling tickets for viewing. Going to be a loooong day.

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[KentuckyWildcat]

Pedro, not sure what you are calling early. But Mr. Eclipse spoke at our campus a few weeks ago. He said that arriving somewhere at 6:00 would be too late for a good spot.

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[blueboss]

Pretty excited, I am actually changing my travel plans. We'll be in Chicago that weekend and heading home Monday. I'm now planning on leaving earlier in the morning so I can get closer to the path in time.

Anybody have a time track chart that's easy to read?


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[PedroDaGr8]

Pretty excited, I am actually changing my travel plans. We'll be in Chicago that weekend and heading home Monday. I'm now planning on leaving earlier in the morning so I can get closer to the path in time.

Anybody have a time track chart that's easy to read?


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No time track chart, but I had been using Eclipse2017.org. Currently, it seems like they are having some site issues. When it was working you could click anywhere onthe map and it will tell you, in the local time, what time each stage of the eclipse would start.


Closest I can find right now is this list: http://nationaleclipse.com/cities_total.html

[Darrell KSR]

What equipment will you have? What is safe? I clicked on the gear on the link provided, but still not too sure what should be obtained (if anything).

[KSRBEvans]

No time track chart, but I had been using Eclipse2017.org. Currently, it seems like they are having some site issues. When it was working you could click anywhere onthe map and it will tell you, in the local time, what time each stage of the eclipse would start.


Closest I can find right now is this list: http://nationaleclipse.com/cities_total.html

Thanks for the info. Looks like where I live (Louisville) will get nearly a total eclipse (https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/louisville). I'm going to try to head west, but if I can't I'm excited about seeing one this nearly total.

[KentuckyWildcat]

Thanks for the info. Looks like where I live (Louisville) will get nearly a total eclipse (https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/louisville). I'm going to try to head west, but if I can't I'm excited about seeing one this nearly total.

https://eclipsemega.movie/simulator

[Darrell KSR]

https://eclipsemega.movie/simulator

That's a great link, KentuckyWildcat.

Take a look at what I thought was pretty cool in Birmingham (similar to Louisville, I think). Then input someplace like Hopkinsville or Paducah, Ky.

I think I am going to have to travel to see this.

I did read that it's more important to check the weather where you'll be, rather than the exact place of a total eclipse. That makes sense.

[KentuckyWildcat]

That's a great link, KentuckyWildcat.

Take a look at what I thought was pretty cool in Birmingham (similar to Louisville, I think). Then input someplace like Hopkinsville or Paducah, Ky.

I think I am going to have to travel to see this.

I did read that it's more important to check the weather where you'll be, rather than the exact place of a total eclipse. That makes sense.

Don't come to Hopkinsville!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But if you do, I can put you to work for a free t-shirt :)

[KSRBEvans]

https://eclipsemega.movie/simulator

Very cool, thanks

[Darrell KSR]

Don't come to Hopkinsville!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But if you do, I can put you to work for a free t-shirt :)
T-shirts! Yessir!

[KentuckyWildcat]

I would seriously avoid any town that is along the path of totality. Go off center of the path to a smaller town. To most people 30 minutes off of the path will not make in a difference in what they see. Hopkinsville is expecting 100,000 people that day. I've heard estimates up to 300,000 people. We are a town of 35,000..................

[KentuckyWildcat]

T-shirts! Yessir!

6685

The eclipse part glows in the dark. Totally worth the drive.

[KSRBEvans]

What equipment will you have? What is safe? I clicked on the gear on the link provided, but still not too sure what should be obtained (if anything).

Here's a Lifehacker article on the topic, FWIW:

https://lifehacker.com/what-to-buy-for-the-solar-eclipse-so-you-dont-damage-yo-1796880389

[Darrell KSR]

Thanks, great article--good links in it, too.

[blueboss]

6685

The eclipse part glows in the dark. Totally worth the drive.

I'll take a xxl.. how much?


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[KentuckyWildcat]

I'll take a xxl.. how much?


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Boss, I'm not sure. I know our bookstore is selling them. Are you near Hopkinsville?

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[dan_bgblue]

6685

The eclipse part glows in the dark. Totally worth the drive.

Is there an address where I can order the shirt? I can do it online if that is available or can do it by phone with a credit/debit card if that work as well

[KentuckyWildcat]

Dan, we have a Microsite but not a lot of info. I'll get more info tomorrow.

HCCeclipse.com

Our tickets sold out in about 3 weeks.

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[KentuckyWildcat]

Btw the mods...my intent was not to sell the shirts on here lol

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[dan_bgblue]

I looked at it like a public service bit of info. My SIL is gonna get one as a gift. He is all geeked out about photographing the event and yes he has the necessary HA filter to make it happen.

Btw the site is perfect and has a short blurb about online purchase capability coming soon.

[KentuckyWildcat]

I looked at it like a public service bit of info. My SIL is gonna get one as a gift. He is all geeked out about photographing the event and yes he has the necessary HA filter to make it happen.

Btw the site is perfect and has a short blurb about online purchase capability coming soon.

We are also selling a limited number of throws (small blankets if that is the proper term) but they do not glow in the dark. And when I say "we" it is really Barnes and Noble, but we HCC, do get a share of the sales.

As for the photography, Dan, you and he may know this, but no one filter and camera setting can capture all of the various light from the eclipse.

I'm a tad frustrated b/c the "more info" is behind IMO....but not my department :)

Oh, I also know a lady selling other shirts. I can get that info as well.

[dan_bgblue]

We are also selling a limited number of throws (small blankets if that is the proper term) but they do not glow in the dark. And when I say "we" it is really Barnes and Noble, but we HCC, do get a share of the sales.

As for the photography, Dan, you and he may know this, but no one filter and camera setting can capture all of the various light from the eclipse. I'm a tad frustrated b/c the "more info" is behind IMO....but not my department :)

Oh, I also know a lady selling other shirts. I can get that info as well.

I would love to have the info. As far as filters and camera settings are concerned he has that covered. He has been doing solar imaging for a few years now.

[blueboss]

Boss, I'm not sure. I know our bookstore is selling them. Are you near Hopkinsville?

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Sunny side of Louisville.. bit of drive. How about cost plus s&h


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[KentuckyWildcat]

So apparently, Barnes and Noble cannot sell our shirts online because of a silly policy. But they can sell other products about the eclipse.

Blue and Dan, if you guys want the HCC shirt that I posted. I could buy them and ship them to you if want me to do that.

32 oz. Eclipse Water Bottle
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=400000036250&storeId=52074&imageId=1209949&graphicId=ECLIPSE%20LOGO

11 oz. Eclipse Coffee Mug
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Coffee_Mug/ProductDisplay?parentCatId=40361&imageId=1229344&level=&graphicId=LOGO&categoryId=40494&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=52074&productId=400000203591&topCatId=40350

Sweatshirt Blanket Navy
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=400000326801&storeId=52074&imageId=1246633&graphicId=1

Sweatshirt Blanket Gray
http://kctcs-vli.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Logo_Chair_Sweatshirt_Blanket/ProductDisplay?imageId=1246634&level=&graphicId=1&categoryId=40406&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=52074&productId=400000326758



Shirts someone locally is selling (note that I don't know anything about these or Etsy):
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThrowingShadeApparel?ref=search_shop_redirect

[dan_bgblue]

Thank you very much. My plan right now is to wait for the College website to open with the shirts for sale. If that falls thru, I may take you up on your kind offer.

[PedroDaGr8]

Got my eclipse glasses in! Interesting to look at the sun through them.

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[ETWNAPPEL]

I picked the right time to switchs jobs to Fort Campbell. Front row seat!

[blueboss]

Bump....

Does anybody have a best viewing schedule for the Louisville area.... time it starts etc.


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[MickintheHam]

I picked the right time to switchs jobs to Fort Campbell. Front row seat!

You should be working at the hour of the eclipse!

[KentuckyWildcat]

Dan and Blue, we are not going to be able to sell the shirts online. If you want one, let me know. I'll buy them and ship them to you.

It is a silly issue about us (HCC) paying for the cost of the shirts, but Barnes and Noble handling the sales, even though both of us benefit from it. I think the issue is with B&N...

[dan_bgblue]

I should be traveling thru Hoptown next week so I will need to stop by Barnes and Noble to purchase one?

[KentuckyWildcat]

We have Barnes and Noble on Campus. Come by and see me.

[Catfan73]

Driving down somewhere near Hoptown with my son on the 21st. Total solar eclipses are literally once in a lifetime events for most people and we decided we had to go. It doesn't hurt that Mrs. Catfan73 will be there with about 3 busloads of kids from the school where she teaches.

[KentuckyWildcat]

Driving down somewhere near Hoptown with my son on the 21st. Total solar eclipses are literally once in a lifetime events for most people and we decided we had to go. It doesn't hurt that Mrs. Catfan73 will be there with about 3 busloads of kids from the school where she teaches.

3 bus loads of kids? We have some kids from schools coming to HCC that day as field trips. Will you be at the college?

[Catfan73]

I'm not sure where they're heading but she did say Hopkinsville so it's quite possible. She teaches 4th grade at Jefferson County's Brown school. I'm thinking about trying to avoid the bigger towns and maybe sneak into some place like Guthrie. Unless she twists my arm really hard I won't be with the field trip lol.

[KentuckyWildcat]

I'll take a xxl.. how much?


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Hey Blueboss, check your IM

[Catfan73]

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map

Good informative video.

[blueboss]

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map

Good informative video.

Great link! Thanks for posting!!


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[KSRBEvans]

Bump....

Does anybody have a best viewing schedule for the Louisville area.... time it starts etc.


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According to this (https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/louisville), it starts in Louisville at 12:59, ends at 3:51 and will be at maximum at 2:27.

[dan_bgblue]

I'm not sure where they're heading but she did say Hopkinsville so it's quite possible. She teaches 4th grade at Jefferson County's Brown school. I'm thinking about trying to avoid the bigger towns and maybe sneak into some place like Guthrie. Unless she twists my arm really hard I won't be with the field trip lol.

I know several good people in Guthrie and have nothing against the town at all, but if you are driving in from Louisville, you can save yourself a few miles of driving by stopping in BG, or going just a bit further down the road and stopping in Franklin, Total eclipse should happen both places.

Franklin zip 42134, and BG zip 42104. There are several BG zips, but the south west side of town where I live uses 42104.

[blueboss]

According to this (https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/louisville), it starts in Louisville at 12:59, ends at 3:51 and will be at maximum at 2:27.

I saw that on the link... thanks for looking out for me.

I'm going to be in Chicago that weekend, trying to plan my return so I can watch the whole thing...


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[Catfan73]

I know several good people in Guthrie and have nothing against the town at all, but if you are driving in from Louisville, you can save yourself a few miles of driving by stopping in BG, or going just a bit further down the road and stopping in Franklin, Total eclipse should happen both places.

Franklin zip 42134, and BG zip 42104. There are several BG zips, but the south west side of town where I live uses 42104.

Trying to get off the beaten path a bit though.

[dan_bgblue]

Well Guthrie sure qualifies. ;-)

[blueboss]

The Louisville area is going to have 96% of the totality of the eclipse... I think traveling to my backyard will do just fine.


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[Darrell KSR]

The Louisville area is going to have 96% of the totality of the eclipse... I think traveling to my backyard will do just fine.


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I was thinking about making a trip between Nashville and Hopkinsville to see it, and I kind of came to the same conclusion. What we will have is good enough. I am missing enough time already went other stuff recently I don't need to spend the day driving to and from to see this.

[Catfan73]

If I didn't have a 14 year old kid I probably wouldn't be driving 2 1/2 hours to see totality either tbh.

[KentuckyWildcat]

Maybe I'm jaded from a million meetings and a lot of extra work....but I would not drive several hours to see it. Field trip with a kid? Perhaps. But I would be happy with my view if I was anywhere near a total eclipse.

[Catfan73]

I remember a partial that occurred around the time I was my son's age or maybe a little younger and I still remember how cool it was watching it with a shadow box. So maybe a little bit of it is nostalgia but I've never witnessed a total one in person and don't want to regret not giving him that experience. My calendar was clear on the 21st anyway.

[dan_bgblue]

We have Barnes and Noble on Campus. Come by and see me.

Please send me a PM and tell me how to find you and I will make it a point to do so. Probably be next Monday for my trip west.

[CitizenBBN]

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map

Good informative video.

Great link catfan, thanks for posting it.

Debating driving down for the total eclipse. Lexvegas will be about 95%, may be good enough.

[Catfan73]

I've looked at simulations of what it will look like in Louisville (if it's clear of course) and it's really allllllllllllmost total, not a lot of difference. But you're not supposed to observe it with the nekkid eye unless you're in totality.

[Darrell KSR]

Eclipse watching towns are going to be absolutely slammed.

http://lifehacker.com/eclipse-watching-towns-are-going-to-be-absolutely-slamm-1797758296

[KeithKSR]

Eclipse watching towns are going to be absolutely slammed.

http://lifehacker.com/eclipse-watching-towns-are-going-to-be-absolutely-slamm-1797758296

That's why I'll be watching with our 450 or so students at school, where the eclipse will be at 92%.

[CitizenBBN]

Eclipse watching towns are going to be absolutely slammed.

http://lifehacker.com/eclipse-watching-towns-are-going-to-be-absolutely-slamm-1797758296

This is one of the reasons I'm leaning towards watching from here.

[Darrell KSR]

That's why I'll be watching with our 450 or so students at school, where the eclipse will be at 92%.
Same here. That's good with me. I'll watch something online later as well.

[dan_bgblue]

I just hope for everyone's sake it is not cloudy on the 21st wherever they are. That is especially true for those that are traveling long distances in hopes of seeing the 'total" eclipse phenomenon.

[Darrell KSR]

I just hope for everyone's sake it is not cloudy on the 21st wherever they are. That is especially true for those that are traveling long distances in hopes of seeing the 'total" eclipse phenomenon.
I was reading an article from somewhere, and may have been from here. The article pointed out that it was much more important to watch the weather than the percentage of eclipse, as that could be an absolute destroyer of your experience.

[CitizenBBN]

Outstanding point re the weather.

I"m going to order some glasses anyway and hope for the best. Need to get on it, they're still on Amazon Prime but may not be forever. I'm very remiss on such things.

[dan_bgblue]

I was reading an article from somewhere, and may have been from here. The article pointed out that it was much more important to watch the weather than the percentage of eclipse, as that could be an absolute destroyer of your experience.

Yup. Planning on a trip to Hopkinsville is great, BUT if it is forecast to be mostly cloudy there on that day, then a trip to Franklin or Bowling Green with a forecast of mostly sunny that day might pay off in spades. I am taking my chances to see it from my back yard and will not be traveling, but the NWS forecast 2 days out is your friend for the viewing public.

[KeithKSR]

I wonder how a welding helmet would work for the eclipse? I have one of those auto darkening helmets and thought my wife may be able to use it at home.

[dan_bgblue]

If it has a #14 tint lens in it, it should be fine for her to use. I plan on using mine

[dan_bgblue]

7 days out the NWS is predicting Sun and a high of 88 for Hoptown and the southern tier of counties for eclipse day. That looks good but 7 days out is not as reliable as 2 days out.

Same forecast holds true for the Louisville area and on out to Lexington and Morehead. Looks like the entire state is gonna be bathed in sunlight

[CitizenBBN]

crap. forgot to order my viewer thingies.

[Darrell KSR]

I have 4 being held for me today at a local drug store.

[dan_bgblue]

Updated NWS forecast for BG

Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

[dan_bgblue]

Monday weather for Hoptown per NWS

Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

[Darrell KSR]

Picked up 4 solar eclipse glasses from a local pharmacy today. Crazy how hard it was to find waiting til a week or two before the event.

[CitizenBBN]

Picked up 4 solar eclipse glasses from a local pharmacy today. Crazy how hard it was to find waiting til a week or two before the event.

I wasn't real happy with Amazon or their vendor. They price gouged a bit. Went from $100 for a 10 pair pack last week to $130. Not a huge deal, and I get it, but just a slight rubbing of my fur the wrong way since it's Amazon.

[Darrell KSR]

I wasn't real happy with Amazon or their vendor. They price gouged a bit. Went from $100 for a 10 pair pack last week to $130. Not a huge deal, and I get it, but just a slight rubbing of my fur the wrong way since it's Amazon.
I was only charged $20 for the four combined, but I thought it was a little odd that the instructions said to "take at night time."

[Catfan73]

You sure you didn't mix them up with your little blue pills?

[Darrell KSR]

You sure you didn't mix them up with your little blue pills?

I'm married. The need for little blue pills evaporated with the birth of the last child!

[dan_bgblue]

I just got off the phone with a client who is also a good friend that lives in Hopkinsville. He often curses when he is really upset, and he was really upset. He was on a mission to go to his local bank, and was stuck in traffic. Said the local police were setting up barricades and rerouting traffic to the point that the locals could not get where they needed to go. He told me that when he could get out of the ^%$#^%#%$#^%$ traffic jam he was in, he was going home to pick up his wife and a few things and leave town until next Wednesday.

[Darrell KSR]

I was disappointed the local pharmacy did not have the solar eclipse glasses in stock for Wednesday, as I had one pair for my daughter in Georgia that we were moving into college that day. But she said today they have them for the students on Monday, so that's good.

Good luck to those of you traveling. Be safe.

[KSRBEvans]

I was only charged $20 for the four combined, but I thought it was a little odd that the instructions said to "take at night time."

I ordered a 5 pack of glasses for $8 about a month ago. Out of curiosity I logged in to see what they were going for now--they were back ordered until Monday (which won't help anybody), but 3rd party vendors were selling them for $50/pair.

[Darrell KSR]

I ordered a 5 pack of glasses for $8 about a month ago. Out of curiosity I logged in to see what they were going for now--they were back ordered until Monday (which won't help anybody), but 3rd party vendors were selling them for $50/pair.

Now that really is gouging.

[Darrell KSR]

I thought this was important enough to create a separate thread on it, but also wanted to put it here. If you do not have any solar eclipse glasses, spend 5 minutes or less, and make this super easy pinhole projector out of a cereal box and a piece of aluminum foil.

This is from the Samford University head of the planetarium. He did 9 presentations yesterday. He is uber-pumped about it. They gave our 1400 pairs of glasses, free, but he's out and recommends this (He didn't create the video, but this is the one he recommended.)

Super easy. Probably a better experience, frankly. I'm thinking about doing both.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWMf5rYDgpc

[CitizenBBN]

I have my glasses, but it looks like old school kid like fun to make one of those.

[Darrell KSR]

I have my glasses, but it looks like old school kid like fun to make one of those.
I'm making one for sure.

[dan_bgblue]

Latest NWS forecast for Hoptown, and Bowling Green

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

Forecast for Lexington is just as good right now

[dan_bgblue]

I'm making one for sure.

I have built several over the years and they work great

[Catfan73]

Making mine tomorrow.

[kingcat]

Glasses going for fifty a pop around here. My daughter just drove down Dan's way (BG) to get some.

[dan_bgblue]

I do not need a pair or ten, but am curious how much they are going for here.

[Darrell KSR]

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/2017-total-solar-eclipse/eclipse-weather-decision-time/


spotwx.com

[dan_bgblue]

NWS is predicting sunshine and toasty temps statewide for tomorrow.

Everyone take the necessary viewing precautions and be safe during your travels.

[kingcat]

I do not need a pair or ten, but am curious how much they are going for here.

She just gave two bucks a pop. At the Visitors Center.

The city should be commended for that.

[Darrell KSR]

She just gave two bucks a pop. At the Visitors Center
Nice.

I know nobody there would be interested, but a small variety store in Mountain Brook (Birmingham) opens in 15 minutes today. They picked up 10,000 pair last night they will be selling for $7.99 each today.

[dan_bgblue]

She just gave two bucks a pop. At the Visitors Center.

The city should be commended for that.

Thanks for the info

[elicat]

I just got off the phone with a client who is also a good friend that lives in Hopkinsville. He often curses when he is really upset, and he was really upset. He was on a mission to go to his local bank, and was stuck in traffic. Said the local police were setting up barricades and rerouting traffic to the point that the locals could not get where they needed to go. He told me that when he could get out of the ^%$#^%#%$#^%$ traffic jam he was in, he was going home to pick up his wife and a few things and leave town until next Wednesday.

We came to my in-laws' in Dawson Springs. Not on the center line, but close enough and we're not having to deal with all the mess.

[blueboss]

https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/25/16019892/solar-eclipse-2017-interactive-map

Good informative video.

Bump...

Just a reminder in case you forgot the start/stop times for the area you're in.


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[KentuckyWildcat]

Fun day so far....3 hours of sleep, hot, have not stopped yet, one guy trying to climb on the roof of our LRC.....

Hope you all enjoy!

[Darrell KSR]

My NAM cloud prediction:

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My GFS cloud prediction:

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[Darrell KSR]

My looking out the window prediction: not a cloud in the sky.

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[KeithKSR]

I'll be viewing from home today. The school district decided midweek last week to close, due to liability issues. Borrowed four pairs of glasses from our science department for today.

When I checked last week the glasses were being bid way up on eBay.

[kingcat]

Moved our family to Dans neck of the woods. Basil Griffin Park in Bowling Green. Not real crowded either and a nice place.

"Shame on the moon"

[dan_bgblue]

kingcat, while you are there, might want to take time to check out the airpark display. They have a few war birds on display at the north east corner of the park.

[Krank]

Bad Eclipse Joke of the Day...

Q: "Are you going to watch the eclipse?"

A: "I decided I would turn a blind eye to it."

[PedroDaGr8]

Just finished here is Salem. Wow!!!! That was entirely worth it. Truly mind blowing.

[kingcat]

That's the wildest thing ever The shadows were so strange and the night sounds started right before total eclipse
The forest sounds are already back to normal

[Darrell KSR]

Circada bug on my doorstep was confused.

[blueboss]

Bad Eclipse Joke of the Day...

Q: "Are you going to watch the eclipse?"

A: "I decided I would turn a blind eye to it."

I was about to throw you some shade for that one but I'll let you slide because I know you have a dark sense of humor.


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[blueboss]

Here in the Louisville area we had roughly 96% of totality. I thought it would be a lot darker than it got at it's peak. It just shows how powerful the sun is.


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[Darrell KSR]

Here in the Louisville area we had roughly 96% of totality. I thought it would be a lot darker than it got at it's peak. It just shows how powerful the sun is.


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Same. We were only 92%, but still a lot of light. Powerful.

[Krank]

I was about to throw you some shade for that one but I'll let you slide because I know you have a dark sense of humor.



That joke was so bad, I may have to pop the top on a Corona.

[Darrell KSR]

I have 4 sets of eclipse glasses I will sell for $200 total. Any takers?

[Darrell KSR]

Over the shoulder behind the back with a torn rotator cuff shot... https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/0e16dbb24d213d9cd9b5cf1255cbdabc.jpg

[KentuckyWildcat]

Despite all the work I really enjoyed it. It was a good day for HCC. One more speaker to go and I'll be home about 6.

[blueboss]

That joke was so bad, I may have to pop the top on a Corona.

Don't drink too many, you don't want to black out.


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[KentuckyWildcat]

If you see any footage from the AP in Hopkinsville, I played a part in that. Could be my claim to fame....

If I get our balloon footage, I'll post that on here. We had a balloon in near space during the eclipse.

[blueboss]

If you see any footage from the AP in Hopkinsville, I played a part in that. Could be my claim to fame....

If I get our balloon footage, I'll post that on here. We had a balloon in near space during the eclipse.

Would love to see the balloon footage.


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[CitizenBBN]

Here in the Louisville area we had roughly 96% of totality. I thought it would be a lot darker than it got at it's peak. It just shows how powerful the sun is.


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We were about the same.

Far more light than I anticipated, but interesting other effects. First, it was a lot darker IMO than we perceived. We have an "OPEN" sign on our business that is neon, and on a full sun day it's so washed out that it's almost hard to tell it's on. It was bright as day during the eclipse. There was a huge reduction in light even though it wasn't "dark".

Also, it wasn't hot. Usually you are out in the sun and you can feel that heat on your skin. It got cool during the eclipse, at least not warm.

Would have been interesting to be in the totality, but it was interesting at 95% too.

[dan_bgblue]

The twilight leading up to the total eclipse looked weird, not at all like twilight when the sun is setting. It went from twilight to dark in the blink of an eye. I did not blink but it was just like I flipped a light switch in the house, and when it was over it was light again without fading to twilight. I did get to see the diamond ring and that is one odd phenomenon. The light that makes the diamond is brilliant white light, not an orange light that we normally see from the sun.

[KeithKSR]

Same. We were only 92%, but still a lot of light. Powerful.

I was surprised at how light it was at 92%.

[KeithKSR]

FWIW, the April 2024 eclipse path goes through Kentucky. It will be a bit closer for those of us in the Eastern part of the state.

[PedroDaGr8]

For those that didn't go through the totality, it is something to behold. Even at 99.9% the sun is too bright to look at. It is really trips the mind a bit, as it gets darker and darker. We are so used to dusk including the oranges and reds before dark that the transition into darkness, that the eclipse transition feels weird and wrong. It almost feels like you have sunglasses on, but with a slightly metallic feel. When the totality hits though, EVERYTHING goes beyond words. Seeing the corona of the sun is just incredible. Describing it as a diamond ring is very apt. It has colors in certain areas, bright iridescent textures. I literally had seeing a total eclipse as a life goal. It was almost a religious experience for me.

[kingcat]

For those that didn't go through the totality, it is something to behold. Even at 99.9% the sun is too bright to look at. It is really trips the mind a bit, as it gets darker and darker. We are so used to dusk including the oranges and reds before dark that the transition into darkness, that the eclipse transition feels weird and wrong. It almost feels like you have sunglasses on, but with a slightly metallic feel. When the totality hits though, EVERYTHING goes beyond words. Seeing the corona of the sun is just incredible. Describing it as a diamond ring is very apt. It has colors in certain areas, bright iridescent textures. I literally had seeing a total eclipse as a life goal. It was almost a religious experience for me.

I felt the same. As totality descended, so did a slow developing roar of excitement from the crowd. My four grandchildren,(2,5, 7, and 12 were yelling and dancing around. It was surreal.

[blueboss]

Well, just saw on the news that Hopkinsville was a breeze getting to to watch the big show... getting home on the other hand was not so breezy.

People were saying it took them 7-8 hours to make the 3-4 hour drive home.... kind of tarnished their experience.

Just like with most things, I'm sure there's a good story for every bad story.

We've got a little less than seven years to plan the next one to arrive in North America,4-8-2024.


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[dan_bgblue]

boss, I had a business engagement today in Lexington that required an overnight stay in Lex. I left BG at 2:00 pm CDT yesterday and got to the hotel at 8:05 pm EDT last night. Traffic northbound on I-65 was 3 lanes of maddening frustration for me. The trip is normally 2 1/2 hours for me and it took 5 hours yesterday. Southbound traffic was perfectly normal, but northbound was wall to wall cars and trucks, and it was way more cars than trucks which is a bit unusual for that stretch of road.

[elicat]

It generally takes right at three hours to drive between Lexington and Dawson Springs. It took more than that to get from Dawson to Elizabethtown last night, but once I-65 took the north-south traffic off the highway it was a pretty normal drive on to Lexington. In those first four hours, we came to a complete standstill for several minutes at a time at least four times. It was crazy. And getting data through a cell tower was pretty much impossible.

[kingcat]

It took us 6 1/2 hours to travel from Bowling Green to Radcliff.. Once we were an hour and ten minutes travelling two miles from Upton to the Sonora ramp..and this was on 31W. We bypassed the ramp and continued on Dixie


It was still faster than I 65

[Catfan73]

Mrs. Catfan73 and the 6 buses from her school didn't get back until almost 11:30 Monday night and it took some schools longer than that. She said once they finally got back to the WK Pkwy they headed north to Evansville and jumped on I-64. It just took forever to get to I-69.

[Darrell KSR]

What's the deal with places like Paducah and Carbondale being in the path of totality for 2017 and 2024?

I was born in Paducah. I may have to go back and visit in seven years.

[Catfan73]

I think the places in the "X" are where the aliens are supposed to land.

[KentuckyWildcat]

I’m sure some are really photoshop but still cool

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