April 8th Eclipse

[soFlaNative]

 

[oldbrownhat]

I'm glad I live on the other side of the continent and won't have Porta-Potties lining the road and dozens of gawkers camped out in my field gazing skywards. I'll be able to enjoy the event and its consequences from the comfort of my laptop. My next-door-neighbour (originally from VT) has two sisters in Maine & NY so I guess they'll get the full brunt of Eclipsomania.

I wonder if there will be a limited-edition "Eclipse" reissue of Dark Side of the Moon?

 

[Peak53]

I tried and failed to buy eclipse glasses today. Went to three places that were reputed to have them and nada. Ace Hardware said they ordered 90 pairs and received eight. All gone in the city. I guess I'll just have to use my binoculars without a filter. I'll be in my room if you need anything.

 

[alwslate]

Totality is expected to last for a little over four minutes. Indianapolis businesses have special food and drinks for the expected 100 thousand visitors to the down town viewing sites. Unbelievable! Expensive hotel and parking space prices.

 

[oldbrownhat]

I tried and failed to buy eclipse glasses today. Went to three places that were reputed to have them and nada. Ace Hardware said they ordered 90 pairs and received eight. All gone in the city. I guess I'll just have to use my binoculars without a filter. I'll be in my room if you need anything.

Know a welder with a spare helmet?

 

[Rustyt1953]

We live in NW Hamilton. It will be visible here beginning at 1509 hrs. We are all excited. The boys will get to see the enormity of the bodies in play and we can all reflect on this grandiose and majestic orchestration and the hand behind it.

 

[soFlaNative]

. The boys will get to see the enormity of the bodies in play and we can all reflect on this grandiose and majestic orchestration and the hand behind it.

Spectacular event for those old enough to appreciate yet young enough for the entire "WOW" effect.
Glad you will be in the zone just be sure to hydrate accordingly.

 

[Warren Sear]

Know a welder with a spare helmet?

NOT a good idea.

 

[twodog max]

We live almost in the center of totality. I will be watching but I think locally it has been way overplayed. But since we live out in the sticks I am sure we will notice no change.

 

[oldbrownhat]

NOT a good idea.

I was going on NY Lakesider's post as a retired welder, as I he suggested he could use one.

Now I wonder how many of the "solar glasses" that have been snapped up actually meet the required specs? I guess we'll find out as the lawsuits start after the eclipse...

 

[jughed440]

We reside in the 100% eclipse zone in Missouri. We will have a perfect view if the clouds stay away. I’ve invited friends and family who live farther north in Missouri and Illinois, but I doubt they will show up because of the expected traffic nightmare.

 

[DWalt]

I am just barely inside the totality zone, expected totality at my house will probably be only around 45 seconds. But it may well be zero regarding actually seeing it as a cloudy overcast day is predicted. Had sort of considered driving about 40 miles north or west where the duration will be close to four minutes, but have already decided not to bother due to the cloudy forecast.

 

[Muss Muggins]

We live almost in the center of totality. I will be watching but I think locally it has been way overplayed. But since we live out in the sticks I am sure we will notice no change.

You’ll notice it getting dark for four minutes. . .

 

[Rudi]

But, will Taylor Swift be there?

 

[oldbrownhat]

But, will Taylor Swift be there?

I was just thinking recently that we had been mercifully devoid of TS here. Well, it was nice while it lasted.

 

[venomballistics]

Rumors in the wind about whack jobs being whack jobs....
Personally, I'm more concerned with Jewish passover

 

[Roofuss]

Weatherman says cloudy and chance of showers for us, so doubt we'll see much of the eclipse, if any.
No biggie, we certainly need the moisture a lot more !

 

[ladder13]

Everyone have their Made in Wuhan glasses?

 

[jughed440]

Everyone have their Made in Wuhan glasses?

Got those, and filters for the Canon lenses as well.
We have a clear sky..hoping it stays that way. 15 miles from center of path.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I'll be at 95% totality. I'm more interested in watching the chickens go to roost early, only to discover it's morning again.

You just like screwing with the chickens you sick *******

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Forecast for Central Texas is cloud cover for the first 2/3 of the day on Monday April 8th. We're virtually dead center in totality and have to admit I was looking forward to it as we don't have to go anywhere to see it - except outside.

The irony is that we have so few cloudy days here, regardless of the season, that it "just figures." Maybe we'll catch a break at the right time - I hope so.

Bryan

So clouds mean no eclipse? I would think it would at least go dark on you.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Everyone have their Made in Wuhan glasses?

the invasion will start after everyone goes blind. Sneaky little savages they are.

 

[SMSgt]

But, will Taylor Swift be there?

If it's dark and Taylor Swift is there, will anybody see her?

 

[NYlakesider]

Originally Posted by oldbrownhat View Post
Know a welder with a spare helmet?

NOT a good idea.

After over 40 years of welding, with a arc only inches from my eyes, it appears I have been doing things wrong. -

Mr Sear would you mind sharing your thoughts.-

 

[Jebus35745]

Early morning rain in the Cleveland Ohio area is long gone and the sun is shining and waiting to be blocked by the moon. Bring it on, we are ready. Maybe some thin high Cirus clouds later, Larry

 

[DWalt]

With a little more than there hours remaining to totality, the satellite view shows that south and east Texas are cloudy and the cover does not appear to be moving off. Probably no clear skies for us to view the eclipse. But Dallas looks clear.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Originally Posted by oldbrownhat View Post
Know a welder with a spare helmet?



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After over 40 years of welding, with a arc only inches from my eyes, it appears I have been doing things wrong. -

Mr Sear would you mind sharing your thoughts.-

Most welding goggles are not safe for watching the solar eclipse | king5.com

In short:

The shade number on welding goggles usually ranges from 4 to 14, with higher numbers indicating darker lenses, Phillips Safety Products says.

NASA says the only welding goggles that are safe for direct viewing of the sun are those of shade 12 or higher. But this is higher than the shade that’s typically used for most types of welding.

 

[oldbrownhat]

In short:
The shade number on welding goggles usually ranges from 4 to 14, with higher numbers indicating darker lenses, Phillips Safety Products says.

NASA says the only welding goggles that are safe for direct viewing of the sun are those of shade 12 or higher. But this is higher than the shade that’s typically used for most types of welding.

"This one goes up to 11" Oh, wait...

Being far from The Blessed Event, I won't be putting either of my auto-darkening helmets to the test, but I think mine may only go to 10. I'm just a "weekend welder" but at my age I notice that my eyes are not as sensitive as they once were, and I find I need more light generally, especially for detail work, including welding.

 

[NYlakesider]

Most welding goggles are not safe for watching the solar eclipse | king5.com

In short:

Thanks Muss. We/I normally wore 11s or 12 lenses in my helmet with a 2X cheater.. I never liked to weld with googles! All was approved by my eye Docs.

The Doc did say that welders can develop cataracts more and faster than the general population. (Yes I did have Cats, removed about 10 years ago)

Just to reiterate assuming the sky is clear enough I will be using my welding helmet to watch the light in the sky!

Be well, Dave

 

[Kevin J.]

Wait a minute. There is an eclipse today????