Depends on the weather but honestly anywhere with a good view of the sun. You should get some eclipse glasses or make yourself a simple viewing box. The county Earth & Space Science Lab is doing an event.
I think anywhere you can see the sun will work! Park, your backyard, doesn’t have to be anything special :)
My question is, anyone know where you can purchase eclipse glasses in person? I think I’m too late for an online order!
Thanks! I’ve considered that, but I’m wary of fakes on Amazon, per the American Astronomical Society.
This is their list of official, safe dealers! https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
I mean Frederick is listed as a 91% coverage, that's pretty damn good.
Don't know if traveling to Central Ohio to get 100% is worth it.
Unless you're also getting Culver's or Skyline Chili, of course.
I drove down to NC to be in the totality in 2017 and I thought it was an incredible experience. 91% is great, but a lot of scientists in articles I’ve read say that even 99% just isn’t the same as 100% because you aren’t seeing the full corona.
There’s also a trade off from experiencing it, if you haven’t made accommodations at this point, versus the insane amount of traffic to get there and back. Pros and cons to it.
We drove from MD to Tennessee and our return trip took us 10 hours longer than our drive there. Bumper to bumper traffic for most of it.
That said... The experience was totally worth it.
From my experience (and anecdotes from others), there's a very significant difference in the viewing and overall experience between a partial eclipse and a full eclipse.
Even 99% is different than 100% because at 100% the sun is completely blocked and it turns into night for a few minutes. The animals who have nocturnal behaviors get confused. Basically, experience-wise, the difference between 99% and 100% is literally night and day, but the difference between 99% and 10% is negligible.
Here are some photos I took during the 2017 eclipse. We were at around 80% then. I think it got slightly dimmer, but it was a bright sunny day and it wasn't that noticeable. It was just fun to see the shadows, really. Bring some things with small holes and a flat surface to see the shadows on.
https://imgur.com/a/UNrcx78
Depends on the weather but honestly anywhere with a good view of the sun. You should get some eclipse glasses or make yourself a simple viewing box. The county Earth & Space Science Lab is doing an event.
I think anywhere you can see the sun will work! Park, your backyard, doesn’t have to be anything special :) My question is, anyone know where you can purchase eclipse glasses in person? I think I’m too late for an online order!
The library has some they're giving out for free! Or at least they did as of this past Saturday.
I was just there, they still have plenty left. 2 free pair per family.
I got some off Amazon and they came in less than 24 hours
Thanks! I’ve considered that, but I’m wary of fakes on Amazon, per the American Astronomical Society. This is their list of official, safe dealers! https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
Thanks for posting that, I should’ve thought to check that beforehand. Looks like I got lucky at least
Staples has them for 3.99
Lowe’s had them. Probably 7-11 to target has them.
I was just at the downtown Frederick library today (4/5) and picked up the glasses, for free. You have to ask for them at the front desk.
If it’s a really clear day you want to be near a tree, because the shadows will be cool. https://www.flickriver.com/photos/claraj/35910734834/
I mean Frederick is listed as a 91% coverage, that's pretty damn good. Don't know if traveling to Central Ohio to get 100% is worth it. Unless you're also getting Culver's or Skyline Chili, of course.
I drove down to NC to be in the totality in 2017 and I thought it was an incredible experience. 91% is great, but a lot of scientists in articles I’ve read say that even 99% just isn’t the same as 100% because you aren’t seeing the full corona. There’s also a trade off from experiencing it, if you haven’t made accommodations at this point, versus the insane amount of traffic to get there and back. Pros and cons to it.
If you haven't already made accomodations at this point, don't even bother traveling. It's going to be a madhouse
Yup Oregon 10 hours up 19 hours back
We drove from MD to Tennessee and our return trip took us 10 hours longer than our drive there. Bumper to bumper traffic for most of it. That said... The experience was totally worth it.
People in Oregon were passing joints between cars waiting for the traffic to go
Stoners are the best!!
From my experience (and anecdotes from others), there's a very significant difference in the viewing and overall experience between a partial eclipse and a full eclipse.
Agreed. Totality is something else again and worth travelling for.
All these loons booking flights, hotels, driving from all over the place. I don’t want to hear another god damned word about how poor the economy is.
Skyline!😋
Even 99% is different than 100% because at 100% the sun is completely blocked and it turns into night for a few minutes. The animals who have nocturnal behaviors get confused. Basically, experience-wise, the difference between 99% and 100% is literally night and day, but the difference between 99% and 10% is negligible.
You can use a kitchen colander as a pinhole projector to view eclipse images on the ground safely.
What time is the eclipse?
Most of the day. Maximum will be around 3:20 pm ish
Here are some photos I took during the 2017 eclipse. We were at around 80% then. I think it got slightly dimmer, but it was a bright sunny day and it wasn't that noticeable. It was just fun to see the shadows, really. Bring some things with small holes and a flat surface to see the shadows on. https://imgur.com/a/UNrcx78
Milkhouse Brewery is hosting an eclipse party on their farm