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A partial eclipse is like a cool sunset. A total eclipse is like someone broke the sky.

  • CherenkovBlue@iusearchlinux.fyi
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    7 months ago

    If you are in the path of totality, go find a spot early on and just kind of hang out - bring snacks and water and a book. If you aren’t familiar with the area, download a map on your phone because the cell network might be slammed with people. Don’t look at the sun without solar glasses until totality. The moon takes a while to move in front of the sun and the light level gradually drops, but you won’t notice it until probably 90% of the sun is covered. Once totality occurs, you can look at the eclipse with the naked eye.

    It is beautiful and indescribable and I was profoundly moved when I watched the 2017 eclipse. I will watch the upcoming one, provided the clouds don’t cover it.

    Once the eclipse is over, prepare to wait for traffic. It might be a while to get out because so many people go to such a small area.