This is how I know you arent really ARES! /s
Solar Eclipse
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https://plus.nasa.gov/scheduled-events/ See April 8 for info on NASA TV live coverage.
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https://myradar.com/ The updates to the website, Android and iOS apps, now have the April 8 eclipse information. That includes the path across NA.
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Links for NASA TV live coverage and for MyRadar's updates to its software that includes the Eclipse path. Giddyup.
In my liftime, I have seen two total soar eclipse, the first as a young kid and hardly remember but the second was 2017 Idaho.
Dead center of the umbra. The exciting part was a NASA chase plane flying overhead.
Sort of a once in a liftime cosmic event, catch it if you can.
Dead center of the umbra. The exciting part was a NASA chase plane flying overhead.
Sort of a once in a liftime cosmic event, catch it if you can.
Won't be anything like a CME but for all the calls streaming videos, it can load up a cell network.These guys are optimistic
Will cell service work during the eclipse? Here’s what 3 carriers expect
Cellphone carrier AT&T said people across different networks saw slowdowns during the last eclipse in 2017.www.wivb.com
Nexstar’s KXAN asked three providers – AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – whether or not they expect any disruption on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse.
Cell phone carrier AT&T said people across different networks saw slowdowns during the last eclipse over the U.S., in 2017. Since then, customers have gained access to 5G service—meaning nearly 100 times the number of people can be on the network at the same time compared to previous 4G capacity.
AT&T expects “no direct operational impact” on its network, a company spokesperson said.
Similarly, Verizon expects no impact on its network during the eclipse.
“In areas where people may gather to experience this event, we’re confident the additional capacity we’ve layered into the network over the past few years will accommodate any increases in data usage,” a Verizon spokesperson said.
A T-Mobile spokesperson said its “network is ready for the eclipse.”
The service provider is working with state and local agencies to add extra support for large gatherings. This includes “deploying additional cell sites” for areas expecting higher tourist traffic, according to T-Mobile’s eclipse prep website.
It was clear as a bell in SE Idaho, shoulda headed that way.
Not visible to the naked eye, but a radio telescope can see it.
Center of the umbra is more like 8 minutes.
I lived through the 3/7/70 total eclipse while stationed at Ft Bragg; a truly unique experience, particularly with the birds looking for nesting spots for the 'expected' period of darkness.
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How to Watch Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse with NASA from Anywhere - NASA
On Monday, April 8, most of North America will have the chance to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse. NASA is inviting the public to
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According to NASA, this one's max totality will be 4 min 28 sec.
Total Solar Eclipse FAQ - NASA Science
General How long did the 2024 total solar eclipse last? The longest duration of totality was 4 minutes, 28 seconds, near Torreón, Mexico. Most places along the centerline (path of totality) saw a totality duration between 3.5 and 4 minutes. What does the path of totality mean? The path of...
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Kind of interesting that some (a lot actually) web sites say it's safe to stare at the sun during a totality part since the "bright part" is hidden....
(just do a yahoo search for a safe way to watch the eclipse)
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"It is never safe to look directly at the sun without proper eclipse glasses or filters, unless you are in the path of totality and in the brief moments of totality. Then, and only then, can you safely look at the sun without protection."
I could have sworn the problem was the area around the sun with all of the UV from the corona. Am I in error with this?
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(just do a yahoo search for a safe way to watch the eclipse)
How to safely watch the eclipse? Tips from a Harvard astronomer. — Harvard Gazette
Lab and telescope specialist at the Center for Astrophysics details what local viewers can expect and where to watch on campus.
news.harvard.edu
"It is never safe to look directly at the sun without proper eclipse glasses or filters, unless you are in the path of totality and in the brief moments of totality. Then, and only then, can you safely look at the sun without protection."
I could have sworn the problem was the area around the sun with all of the UV from the corona. Am I in error with this?
Thanks
Joel
I am not sure. However, I can assure you I will be watching, likely over and over, on the news. I don't have to worry about eye assault. I will likely shoot an eclipse photograph of everyone staring up in the sky.Kind of interesting that some (a lot actually) web sites say it's safe to stare at the sun during a totality part since the "bright part" is hidden....
(just do a yahoo search for a safe way to watch the eclipse)
How to safely watch the eclipse? Tips from a Harvard astronomer. — Harvard Gazette
Lab and telescope specialist at the Center for Astrophysics details what local viewers can expect and where to watch on campus.
"It is never safe to look directly at the sun without proper eclipse glasses or filters, unless you are in the path of totality and in the brief moments of totality. Then, and only then, can you safely look at the sun without protection."
I could have sworn the problem was the area around the sun with all of the UV from the corona. Am I in error with this?
Thanks
Joel
So these started popping up on roadways across NYS. This one is on I 495 on Long Island. Wonder if it's really about safety or if NYS is looking for a quick money grab.
And when people questioned it on FakeBook,
And when people questioned it on FakeBook,
They shouldn't need to wear eclipse drivers unless they look at the sun during the eclipse. i guess it's just distractions they are concerned about, and people pulled of the side of the road.
My guess is it's about safety with the added benefit of a political boost for mass transit, of course there's so much mass transit between Rochester NY and Albany NY.
By coincidence, I had communications with my childs special ed teachers earlier today.
The time of the eclipse will be when he's on the bus, and there is no way to keep any of the kids on the bus from staring at it when it happens (not with moderately to severely disabled children at least). So guess who gets picked up from school early.
The teachers, as soon as I asked about any plans they had, started to work on plans to get the students away from, or shade, the windows of the classrooms (and elevated the issue), once they figured out it would be when the students would be on the bus (or just getting off of the bus) at the time, their provisional plans had to start changing.
Might be worth listening to the school bus radio traffic during the eclipse (at my location at least).
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My son wants to see it and wants me to take him out early. The district put out they are giving every child glasses but said if any parent did not want their child to participate to let them know.
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I ran across an interesting eclipse app for both Android and iOS. "Totality by Big Kid Science" uses the device's location function to display start, maximum and minimum times along with graphics. And it calculates the nearest point of totality to your location; with a tap, it jumps to the map program for directions. No charge for the app. Giddyup.
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It's getting nuts quick. Gas stations are running out of gas. Milk and Cookies at Walmart have become scarce. I had to resort to Amazon for coffee creamer. All of these counties up here where I live are preparing for the GOG & MAGOG war to start. But the weather people keep saying it's going to be cloudy over 70% of the state. Gotta love Television media I guess, they're the ones stirring this mess up with their LOL spatula's.
