2017 Total Solar Eclipse...

/pine · Jul 29, 2017

FWIW...here are 25 facts about the coming eclipse...I found #9 to be quite interesting...

25 facts about the 217 solar eclipse | Astronomy.com

Yamaha2112 · Jul 29, 2017

Anyone have a map of totality percentages and times of occurrence via locations? I'm finding A LOT of info., but not exactly what I need to ensure I'm outside and ready for it where I'm located [New England].

/pine · Jul 29, 2017

Yamaha2112 said:
Anyone have a map of totality percentages and times of occurrence via locations? I'm finding A LOT of info., but not exactly what I need to ensure I'm outside and ready for it where I'm located [New England].

try this Home | Solar Eclipse Across America - August 21, 217

or Google for more specific info...

Yamaha2112 · Jul 29, 2017

Thank you, /pine. That is the closest info. I've found so far. Google has just been a rabbit hole "about" eclipses.

Yamaha2112 · Jul 29, 2017

K7LN said:
National Eclipse - August 21, 217 - Total Solar Eclipse

217 Partial Eclipse Cities | National Eclipse - August 21, 217 - Total Solar Eclipse

AWESOME! Occasionally I love the internet. You guys ROCK! I had a heck of a time getting specifics for my area.
I had a hunch farmers would know better than the average bear. You guys certainly proved me correct.
Thank you so much!

flyerdan · Jul 29, 2017

We're pretty close to dead center here in Salem, I have a neighbor that has a spot at a private camp site about a half hour south that is right in the centerline. Saw that the governor is going to deploy the national guard here, considering the political climate here that should be interesting. Hope that everything goes smooth and people stock up beforehand.
My cousin in WY is near the center path in Wheatland, think they are expecting the state population to almost triple for the event.

Citydude · Jul 29, 2017

smstonypoint said:
We might be able to work something out.

First, is your MIL either a widow or a divorcee?

If a widow, did her husband die under mysterious circumstances?

Her age? (I am a 70 year-old widower.)

Her net worth, rounded down to the nearest million $?

Does she own a bulldozer or track hoe?

If so, post photos of same and any other equipment she owns.

Steve

Still married. Has nothing on the rest of the tag list. Bummer....

smstonypoint · Jul 29, 2017

Citydude said:
Still married. Has nothing on the rest of the tag list. Bummer....��

Oh well. You must endeavor to persevere.

Steve

dodge man · Jul 30, 2017

Birdhunter1 said:
I work at SIU and yes there is alot of planning going into this. I live about 11 miles west of Carbondale and if I have to come in that day or that weekend I am planning to drive to a friends house on the west side of Carbondale and bike the rest of the way in. My house is almost directly in the centerline of this things path.
The next eclipse you are talking about is in 2024. If your daughter is moving in to an apartment in town somewhere I would advise doing it early in the prior week, like maybe the Tuesday before the Eclipse, as traffic will probably be rather jammed up. From reports I've seen the nearest place to stay to Carbondale that isn't already reserved is in Effingham, IL.

She is going to be living in a dorm, so not much choice. We are staying in Nashville on Saturday and moving her in Sunday. Not sure how that will work out.