Aug. 21 2017 Total Solar Eclipse

I'm planning to go out for the eclipse as well. Already have some glasses, and a filter for the camera to capture it. I'm not sure yet where I'll be - I'm in Charlotte, and Columbia, SC is only about an hour and a half away and in the path of totality. I may also try some of the parks in the western NC / SC mountains.

I'm in the 70% zone.
Good enough for me, so I'll stay put. I've seen a total eclipse before so it's no longer on my bucket list.

-jgracey

I saw the Feb 26, 1979 total eclipse. It was spectacular.

For a couple of minutes in the middle of the day, it was dark as night and the stars came out. If I recall correctly, even birds were excited for the extra dawn.

Awesome, in the true sense of the word.

I've had the Aug 21 eclipse marked on my calendar for at least a decade. We're about 15 miles outside the area of totality, so I reserved an overnight camp space near the center of the path.

Campgrounds in our area can be booked 6 months in advance for individual spaces or 1 year in advance for group spaces. So last year on August 21st, I went ahead and booked a group space. Even then, my first three picks had already been taken by people who had managed to grab them ahead of me.

If you have the opportunity to see the total eclipse, you really should do it.

Were in the 95% area... Will probably go in town to Engles Parking lot, as it is the widest area of un-obstructed sky area.
Here at house we're surrounded by trees...

I'll have to make a multi-day trip out of it, I intend to view it. Although an amateur astronomer, I've never seen a total solar eclipse. Drove to see the one in 1979, but it was overcast, so missed the show.

I have experienced it once way back in March 18, 1988 when I was still living in the Philippines.It's an amazing phenomena. It's nice to witness how chickens reacted to this.

Looks like Maryland will not be a good viewing state.

Perhaps if they could find a way to tax it ...........

I live not far from the line of totality, hope the weather cooperates.

Hope the weather cooperates. I heard businesses are even selling reservations for spots in parking lots.

We have a lot of farmers renting out space for both RV's and tents on their farms.
They've ordered porta potties and some are bringing in private security.

~Angela

I think the POI Factory should charter a fast jet so we members can fly from the Pacific Northwest to the east coast in synch with the eclipse to maximize our viewing. Hmm, someone could even bring a GPS to stay on topic. Here's me with my very dark shades so I'm all set ->

How about an eclipse party at JM and GlobeTurtle's place for all Factory members? I'll even bring a case of Corona. Count me in!

If I interpret the following map correctly, it'll start around 9:05 am in Los Angeles, CA. Max eclipse is reached at 10:21 am local time. End of eclipse is at 11:44 am.

http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2017...

We're at 62% zone.

I'm not in the path of the eclipse.

Too far away, Southern California. Wait for next one (just kidding).

Good to know, wasn't aware of it. I'm a little too far west and south to view.

There will be another on 6/10/21. It will be an annular solar eclipse and will be visible to early risers in the northeast and great lakes areas.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2021-june-10

... The Bud Light on Tap!!!

in Washington state we are lucky to see the sky at night lol or the sun in daytime lol

Flagstaff, the first International Dark Sky City, could probably make room for you.

The daytime viewing is also great as many of us discovered at the Naval Observatory for the 2012 Transit of Venus.

May need to travel to the 100% zone.

Will this be viewable in Nova Scotia?

For those of us not able to see the eclipse in person, we could at least buy the stamp. Do a Google search for USPS eclipse stamp 2017.

Hoping to find a decent live stream to watch since it will only be a partial eclipse here.

I was hoping someone would compile a list of links for webcams along the path referenced and sorted by time of totality. I have done some searching for such a list but so far haven't found one.

We saw the eclipse from a fast food parking lot near Charleston, SC. Turned out to be an excellent viewing location. Bathroom and food. Can't ask for more.

Traffic was horrendous getting to the eclipse. Since we were in the totality zone, we just pulled over. Turned out well.

What has also been interesting since the eclipse; the emergence of a couple of short stories comparing the event to a lemming event.

We have a five year wait until the next total solar eclipse viewable in north america. It will occur on 4/8/24 and will be the last one this century. Better book your hotel rooms now!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_eclipse_of_April_8,_20...