Any solar eclipse plans?

[IronWing]

People are saying that unless you are in the totality it's not worth even going outside for.

Last October's eclipse was totally boring.

 

[SKORPI0]

 

[MrSquished]

People are saying that unless you are in the totality it's not worth even going outside for.

Ummm. 80% sounds good to me

 

[jmagg]

We're at 96%, good enough. The news is preaching that if you're not in 100%, you're not in the club. (it'll be lackluster)

 

[IronWing]

We're at 96%, good enough. The news is preaching that if you're not in 100%, you're not in the club. (it'll be lackluster)

Like sex and pizza.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

The way I'm feeling right now, I may be napped out by then.

 

[IronWing]

Mmm, sun, nom, nom, nom.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

Hanging out in Syracuse, waiting for the clouds to part.

 

[Iron Woode]

starts here shortly.

I won't look at it but I might go outside and experience it.

Great Lakes region is getting a front row seat for this.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

Out here in CA we're only getting about 40% coverage. But still looking forward to checking it out with my daughter. She's excited.

 

[dullard]

I didn't have plans, but now I am interested in wondering how much my solar panels are impacted. We have a slight haze today, so they are at 91% of max power. My solar peak power production is fairly close to the eclipse peak. They should start getting shaded soon. I'm in a 80% totality location.

 

[WilliamM2]

89% eclipse here at 3:12 EST. I'll take my daily walk a bit later than usual at 3:00 pm, so I'll be outside during the peak. Don't think it will be too exciting.

 

[Greenman]

Nothing here in SC. I don't see why so many people are making such a big deal about this....

The dragon / demon has eaten the sun before... meh...

I wouldn't travel to see it, but since all I need to do is sit in a comfortable chair in my back yard, why not? It's not like I had anywhere else to be.

 

[Brainonska511]

A few minutes until the partial starts here in Burlington. Temperature is perfect. Sky has some wispy clouds, but still a good view.

 

[kage69]

Here we go.

Welcome to VT 511!

We lucked out on the weather for sure. Still snow on the ground where I am but everyone's in T-shirts and shorts

 

[Iron Woode]

nice and sunny here.

I am going to go outside shortly as it is looking a bit odd now.

 

[iRONic]

I just went outside (20 miles south of Louisville Kentucky) to check the visibility. The clouds are pretty heavy so I won't be seeing this event.

 

[MrSquished]

actually we are getting 90% coverage, so not too bad. Gonna head out of the office with the dog and some colleagues and check it out.

 

[FelixDeCat]

Just witnessed it. It was beautiful. The moon lit up with a sliver ring seconds before it went black.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Chicago area here, supposed to be around 90% occluded here in about 5 mins. Its semi-dark outside now.

 

[Exterous]

We'll get 99% here which is pretty dang good. Freeway traffic into Ohio doesn't look great

 

[dullard]

Here is my solar power output chart. Light dropped about 82% from the pre-eclipse peak for me. Peaked at 1:53 PM. Certainly wasn't in the path of totality though.

 

[FelixDeCat]

We'll get 99% here which is pretty dang good. Freeway traffic into Ohio doesn't look great

We had 100% in Fort Worth. It got cool and shockingly dark. Street lights came on. Before that the birds were noisy and some nearby cocks were crowing.

 

[MrSquished]

We had 100% in Fort Worth. It got cool and shockingly dark. Street lights came on. Before that the birds were noisy and some nearby cocks were crowing.

Are you sure you just weren't stoned out of your mind on the good cheeba?

 

[Exterous]

Man it got bright real fast once hit maximum