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A total eclipse of the sun occurs Aug 21st. Do you plan on watching it?

Posted - August 14, 2017
Tag : Eclipse

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  • 13071
    Yes. My son bought some glasses for the occasion.  We will see a 97 percent eclipse from Atlanta and will be prepared with infrared glasses. My son wants to see if Planet X is lurking behind the son so we  can plan for our own demise. (just kidding) ;) This post was edited by carbonproduct at August 15, 2017 10:16 AM MDT
      August 14, 2017 9:35 AM MDT
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  • 104
    It will be directly over me here in central Nebraska.

      August 14, 2017 9:37 AM MDT
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  • 13071
    Wow, you are lucky. ;)
      August 14, 2017 9:39 AM MDT
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  • 44660
    Not directly. We will see abut 90% and everything will darken. I'm going to watch how it affects the wildlife and my cat.
      August 14, 2017 9:47 AM MDT
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  • 104
    What kind of wildlife are you talking about?
      August 14, 2017 9:51 AM MDT
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  • 44660
    We have in our neighborhood many species of birds whose habits I am familiar with. Squirrels and rabbits. We have possums and raccoons which would be interesting to see if they show their faces. Lots of various insects. It will be interesting to see if fireflies appear. Our cat likes to prowl during the night. Let's see if she gets antsy.
      August 14, 2017 2:47 PM MDT
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  • 8214
    I'll watch the shadows on the ground.  Do not want to take any chances. 
      August 14, 2017 10:01 AM MDT
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  • 44660
    They will crescent shaped. I have seen that before.
      August 14, 2017 2:48 PM MDT
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  • 46117
    Not really.


    This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at August 15, 2017 10:17 AM MDT
      August 14, 2017 10:12 AM MDT
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  • 11129
    Maybe I'll watch it later on YouTube.
      August 14, 2017 10:16 AM MDT
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  • 2960
    I'll just download the app.
      August 14, 2017 10:17 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    no, im afraid i'll hurt my eyes but if i go out i'll wear those eclipse glasses
      August 14, 2017 10:19 AM MDT
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  • "I don't know."  How much are the tickets going for?
      August 14, 2017 10:23 AM MDT
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  • 104
    Some people in my neighborhood are paying $2500 for an overnight stay.
      August 14, 2017 10:31 AM MDT
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  • Then I think I'll wait until it comes out on DVD.
      August 14, 2017 2:09 PM MDT
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  • 44660
    Some people are wealthy idiots.
      August 14, 2017 2:50 PM MDT
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  • I'll see whatever piece of the eclipse we get here in California, but I'm going to travel anywhere to see the full one, as cool as that would be. 
      August 14, 2017 10:34 AM MDT
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  • 6477
    No, I don't believe you can see it from where I am.. but a colleague is over there and has planned her journey so she, and her kids can see it.. I've mentioned this a few times.. lol anyone would think I am envious :P
      August 14, 2017 11:05 AM MDT
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  • 5451
    It's on a day I have off work so I could take a drive to see the total eclipse.  It's 90% where I live but the closest place to me where it's a total eclipse is Grand Island NE which is about 330 miles away. This post was edited by Livvie at August 16, 2017 8:15 AM MDT
      August 14, 2017 7:28 PM MDT
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  • 16843
    Nope. Nighttime in Australia, damn it.
      August 14, 2017 9:00 PM MDT
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