2024 Eclipse - no Bonnie Tyler videos please

[m2711c]

[bobz]

^ Heh, yup, nice map. The Google Traffic maps just after the eclipse will be fun too.

We're staying outside Dallas at a location well served by public transportation, but out of curiosity, I looked into rental car rates for our less than 72 hour stay: $900 or so for a compact.

[Rideski]

Gotta admit I'm getting excited, but wish we had a room in St Louis instead of TX...oh well it will be a different view. I've been through KS and NB enough to last me.

Cloud cover is looking lesser in St Louis though.

[riser4]

Even if it is clear here in N VT, I'm worried about the quick drop in temperature as the sun heating decreases thereby creating low level cloudiness. When I was in HS in the early '90s we had an annular eclipse, also in the early spring. It was a mostly sunny day up until about 10-15 minutes before max eclipse. Then the clouds just materialized as the atmosphere hit the dew point.

Got a fuck ton of moisture on the ground waiting around for Monday. Maybe a foot here? I didn't measure it. I'm at ~400' down here on a bump on the valley floor.

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

Looking fully fukt in San Antonio area. Oh well, we'll eat some good food and catch a spurs game. Morocco 2027!

[From_the_NEK]

Got a fuck ton of moisture on the ground waiting around for Monday. Maybe a foot here? I didn't measure it. I'm at ~400' down here on a bump on the valley floor.

Yeah, pretty much at least a foot to 1.5' everywhere in northern VT. It will be interesting to see how much is left on the ground by eclipse time on Monday and how much that moisture feeds condensation in a cooling atmosphere.

[skaredshtles]

Looking... somewhat hopeful for Monday?

"A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82."

[billyk]

Played golf today with a guy who’s visiting from New Mexico for the eclipse. Afterwards, I noticed I35 was a parking lot, so took an alternate route home. Looks like the Bell County eclipse disaster declaration is starting to manifest itself.

[m2711c]

“As thousands of people flock to American cities along the path of totality for the solar eclipse, data from AirDNA shows booked AirBnB rentals following the same pattern across the country.”

[MakersTeleMark]

https://xkcd.com/2915/

[billyk]

Well, so much for the “partly cloudy in the morning” dream, if today is any indication. Solid overcast all day today.

[singlecross]

Forcast looks good for Maine… we’re pointing the Landcruiser North into the woods later this morning. From the Bangor, Maine police department…

"Eclipsing for Visitors to Maine"


No one has asked, mainly because they typically ask for directions to the freshest doughnuts, our badge number, or inform us that they "didn't do it." The latter commentary usually accompanies an index finger pointing to another person in their party or group. It's funny; I mean, it was funny in the early 80s.


We gathered a group of great minds and developed some tips for those driving through Maine for the eclipse. They are in no particular order, of course. If you find something suitable for you and your fellow travelers, throw it on your to-do list. If there's nothing helpful, ask for our badge numbers.


1. Carry snacks and water—if you've not been here before, we don't have convenience stores on every corner. Sometimes, we don't even have a corner. There are just lots of straight roads with holes placed strategically. Frankly, the roads are not all that straight, but I was upfront about the holes. Check your tire pressures. There are very few air pumps at the gas stations you won't find. That leads us to number two.


2. It is a good idea to ensure you have enough gasoline to make it from our border at New Hampshire or Massachusetts all the way to Canada. If you see a gas station, swing in and top off. If there's a line, consider breaking into your extra gasoline supply. While jerry cans are an option, most of today's automobiles only have room for up to three of the five-gallon containers in the backseat. That might necessitate leaving one or two kids at home. Bring only the children who seem interested. More importantly, bring only the ones who are well-behaved. That will mean better mileage anyway.No, we do not have daycare at the Bangor Police Department. We have a stuffed Duck, but we will get to that.


For those bringing an electric car, reconsider. Last summer, I had to offer snacks and water to a family driving a Tesla and hauling a camper out Rt 9 toward Canada. Suddenly, when the car was slowing to a stop, they were stuck with the realization that it was a bad idea. Adding a camper to an electric vehicle's workload was deemed JPS (Just Plain Silly) by everyone driving past their stationary location. Most of the passersby pointed at them. The folks lived, but not because there was any handy electricity. I think they had some folding scissors and ketchup packets for survival reasons; bring those, too. You might have a better plan, but remember I mentioned it here. I'm retired, but my badge number was 702.


3. Do not stop in the middle of the road to watch the eclipse. If you have not reached the optimum viewing areas, and are stuck in the "Path of Probably," pull to the side of the travel lane. Use caution. Oh, you should have brought some boots. Not only will they be handy if you have to run into the woods to pee, but most ditches in Maine have been prefilled with snow, slush, and water—specifically for this event. Extra socks are a great idea. You can use them to line the tree stumps and fallen spruce trees to keep your buttocks warmer if doody calls. Shake off the ticks once you have completed your business.


4. Bring a coat, maybe two. We use coats for the same reason you do. While we expect summer-like blue skies and warm temperatures, it will get dark for a few minutes. You'll need to stay cozy while scraping the almost instantaneous layers of frost from the lenses of your eclipse shades. That's information you aren't going to get from the clerk at the 7-Eleven; we don't have any of those anyway.


5. If you have some time, either on the way to or from your PVA (Planned Viewing Area), swing by the Bangor Police Department and have your photo taken with Marginally World Famous Bangor Police Department Duck of Justice. Google it if you've never heard of his worldwide fame. If you wear your eclipse glasses for your photograph, please send them to me at social.bpd@bangormaine.gov. I promise to ensure you are featured on our Marginally World Famous Facebook page. Please provide me with some information in the email so we can recognize you and your friends and family.


6. Be cautious, plan, and be kind. Avoid staring at the phenomenon without ISO 12312-2 protective eyewear. Don't wear them while driving, those things are dark. Don't park in the travel lane. Plan for fuel stops, whether you are propelled by gasoline or electricity. Have a jacket, and bring snacks. Oh, and extra socks for reasons previously given.


Enjoy the eclipse.


Keep your hands to yourself, leave other people's things alone, and be kind to one another.


LT(RET) Tim Cotton
BPD

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[MagnificentUnicorn]

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[up an down]

The forecast is improving for the Carbondale Illinois area... I got lucky there in 2017 ...perfect weather for viewing then...I am thinking about a road trip tonight to hopefully see a second total .. Sleep in my car for a few hours.. Park on some country road for viewing.

[Tri-Ungulate]

Cloud conditions looking pretty optimistic for tomorrow here at Mad River.

[bobz]

Forcast looks good for Maine… we’re pointing the Landcruiser North into the woods later this morning. From the Bangor, Maine police department…

"Eclipsing for Visitors to Maine"


No one has asked, mainly because they typically ask for directions to the freshest doughnuts, our badge number, or inform us that they "didn't do it." The latter commentary usually accompanies an index finger pointing to another person in their party or group. It's funny; I mean, it was funny in the early 80s.


We gathered a group of great minds and developed some tips for those driving through Maine for the eclipse. They are in no particular order, of course. If you find something suitable for you and your fellow travelers, throw it on your to-do list. If there's nothing helpful, ask for our badge numbers.


1. Carry snacks and water—if you've not been here before, we don't have convenience stores on every corner. Sometimes, we don't even have a corner. There are just lots of straight roads with holes placed strategically. Frankly, the roads are not all that straight, but I was upfront about the holes. Check your tire pressures. There are very few air pumps at the gas stations you won't find. That leads us to number two.


2. It is a good idea to ensure you have enough gasoline to make it from our border at New Hampshire or Massachusetts all the way to Canada. If you see a gas station, swing in and top off. If there's a line, consider breaking into your extra gasoline supply. While jerry cans are an option, most of today's automobiles only have room for up to three of the five-gallon containers in the backseat. That might necessitate leaving one or two kids at home. Bring only the children who seem interested. More importantly, bring only the ones who are well-behaved. That will mean better mileage anyway.No, we do not have daycare at the Bangor Police Department. We have a stuffed Duck, but we will get to that.


For those bringing an electric car, reconsider. Last summer, I had to offer snacks and water to a family driving a Tesla and hauling a camper out Rt 9 toward Canada. Suddenly, when the car was slowing to a stop, they were stuck with the realization that it was a bad idea. Adding a camper to an electric vehicle's workload was deemed JPS (Just Plain Silly) by everyone driving past their stationary location. Most of the passersby pointed at them. The folks lived, but not because there was any handy electricity. I think they had some folding scissors and ketchup packets for survival reasons; bring those, too. You might have a better plan, but remember I mentioned it here. I'm retired, but my badge number was 702.


3. Do not stop in the middle of the road to watch the eclipse. If you have not reached the optimum viewing areas, and are stuck in the "Path of Probably," pull to the side of the travel lane. Use caution. Oh, you should have brought some boots. Not only will they be handy if you have to run into the woods to pee, but most ditches in Maine have been prefilled with snow, slush, and water—specifically for this event. Extra socks are a great idea. You can use them to line the tree stumps and fallen spruce trees to keep your buttocks warmer if doody calls. Shake off the ticks once you have completed your business.


4. Bring a coat, maybe two. We use coats for the same reason you do. While we expect summer-like blue skies and warm temperatures, it will get dark for a few minutes. You'll need to stay cozy while scraping the almost instantaneous layers of frost from the lenses of your eclipse shades. That's information you aren't going to get from the clerk at the 7-Eleven; we don't have any of those anyway.


5. If you have some time, either on the way to or from your PVA (Planned Viewing Area), swing by the Bangor Police Department and have your photo taken with Marginally World Famous Bangor Police Department Duck of Justice. Google it if you've never heard of his worldwide fame. If you wear your eclipse glasses for your photograph, please send them to me at social.bpd@bangormaine.gov. I promise to ensure you are featured on our Marginally World Famous Facebook page. Please provide me with some information in the email so we can recognize you and your friends and family.


6. Be cautious, plan, and be kind. Avoid staring at the phenomenon without ISO 12312-2 protective eyewear. Don't wear them while driving, those things are dark. Don't park in the travel lane. Plan for fuel stops, whether you are propelled by gasoline or electricity. Have a jacket, and bring snacks. Oh, and extra socks for reasons previously given.


Enjoy the eclipse.


Keep your hands to yourself, leave other people's things alone, and be kind to one another.


LT(RET) Tim Cotton
BPD

The TL;DR being flashed all over Dallas on electric road signs: ARRIVE EARLY - STAY PUT - LEAVE LATE

[RShea]

One thing I have not seen or read, maybe someone knows. Is it safe to assume once totality if finished and the eclipse is headed for full sun exposure of the other side (assuming not cloudy and viewable,) will it take the same amount of time as it did to start to have the sun obscured and moving across from partial toward the totality?

[MakersTeleMark]

The sun and the moon do not change speeds during an eclipse.

[RShea]

The sun and the moon do not change speeds during an eclipse.

But the angle does some, so while the speed may not change, would the angle make any difference?

[BmillsSkier]

According to The WSJ, Cleveland is the center of the universe this weekend.

https://archive.is/rIlCQ

Hosting the most watched Women’s NCAA Final Four for the last two days, being smack on the centerline of totality for the eclipse and hosting the Guardians Home Opener tomorrow, the city expects an influx of over half a million people.

Hope the weather cooperates for them.

[riser4]

Forcast looks good for Maine… we’re pointing the Landcruiser North into the woods later this morning. From the Bangor, Maine police department…

"Eclipsing for Visitors to Maine"


No one has asked, mainly because they typically ask for directions to the freshest doughnuts, our badge number, or inform us that they "didn't do it." The latter commentary usually accompanies an index finger pointing to another person in their party or group. It's funny; I mean, it was funny in the early 80s.


We gathered a group of great minds and developed some tips for those driving through Maine for the eclipse. They are in no particular order, of course. If you find something suitable for you and your fellow travelers, throw it on your to-do list. If there's nothing helpful, ask for our badge numbers.


1. Carry snacks and water—if you've not been here before, we don't have convenience stores on every corner. Sometimes, we don't even have a corner. There are just lots of straight roads with holes placed strategically. Frankly, the roads are not all that straight, but I was upfront about the holes. Check your tire pressures. There are very few air pumps at the gas stations you won't find. That leads us to number two.


2. It is a good idea to ensure you have enough gasoline to make it from our border at New Hampshire or Massachusetts all the way to Canada. If you see a gas station, swing in and top off. If there's a line, consider breaking into your extra gasoline supply. While jerry cans are an option, most of today's automobiles only have room for up to three of the five-gallon containers in the backseat. That might necessitate leaving one or two kids at home. Bring only the children who seem interested. More importantly, bring only the ones who are well-behaved. That will mean better mileage anyway.No, we do not have daycare at the Bangor Police Department. We have a stuffed Duck, but we will get to that.


For those bringing an electric car, reconsider. Last summer, I had to offer snacks and water to a family driving a Tesla and hauling a camper out Rt 9 toward Canada. Suddenly, when the car was slowing to a stop, they were stuck with the realization that it was a bad idea. Adding a camper to an electric vehicle's workload was deemed JPS (Just Plain Silly) by everyone driving past their stationary location. Most of the passersby pointed at them. The folks lived, but not because there was any handy electricity. I think they had some folding scissors and ketchup packets for survival reasons; bring those, too. You might have a better plan, but remember I mentioned it here. I'm retired, but my badge number was 702.


3. Do not stop in the middle of the road to watch the eclipse. If you have not reached the optimum viewing areas, and are stuck in the "Path of Probably," pull to the side of the travel lane. Use caution. Oh, you should have brought some boots. Not only will they be handy if you have to run into the woods to pee, but most ditches in Maine have been prefilled with snow, slush, and water—specifically for this event. Extra socks are a great idea. You can use them to line the tree stumps and fallen spruce trees to keep your buttocks warmer if doody calls. Shake off the ticks once you have completed your business.


4. Bring a coat, maybe two. We use coats for the same reason you do. While we expect summer-like blue skies and warm temperatures, it will get dark for a few minutes. You'll need to stay cozy while scraping the almost instantaneous layers of frost from the lenses of your eclipse shades. That's information you aren't going to get from the clerk at the 7-Eleven; we don't have any of those anyway.


5. If you have some time, either on the way to or from your PVA (Planned Viewing Area), swing by the Bangor Police Department and have your photo taken with Marginally World Famous Bangor Police Department Duck of Justice. Google it if you've never heard of his worldwide fame. If you wear your eclipse glasses for your photograph, please send them to me at social.bpd@bangormaine.gov. I promise to ensure you are featured on our Marginally World Famous Facebook page. Please provide me with some information in the email so we can recognize you and your friends and family.


6. Be cautious, plan, and be kind. Avoid staring at the phenomenon without ISO 12312-2 protective eyewear. Don't wear them while driving, those things are dark. Don't park in the travel lane. Plan for fuel stops, whether you are propelled by gasoline or electricity. Have a jacket, and bring snacks. Oh, and extra socks for reasons previously given.


Enjoy the eclipse.


Keep your hands to yourself, leave other people's things alone, and be kind to one another.


LT(RET) Tim Cotton
BPD

Got a link to this?

[gravitylover]

So, as my dad left us on Friday we had an earthquake and now I have to watch a partial eclipse tomorrow on Long Island. He knew I was looking forward to this for 20+ years so it's like his final kick in my ass saying 'Ha!'

[BmillsSkier]

Sorry for your loss GL, that’s rough.