. . . are for eclipse-viewing.
I have my NASA-approved glasses. The forecast is for sun. Even though I am not in the Path of Totality, I am looking forward to seeing the moon and the sun do their thing today.
I’m close enough that I could drive a couple of hours and be IN the Path of Totality, but I’m just not excited about . . . traffic and hassle, y’know? Tom is already smack-dab in the middle of the Path of Totality, so I’ll just enjoy the whole thing through his experience. (I mentioned on Friday that he is in Indiana for a curling event. He is NOT in Indiana. He is in Ohio. Oops.)
If, like me, you’re going to be experiencing a less-than-total eclipse, I found this quick little “reel” on Instagram that explains some of the fun things you can enjoy about the eclipse even if you’re NOT in the Path of Totality.
As for me, I plan to time a good garden weeding session for peek-eclipse viewing. I’ll keep my eclipse glasses in my pocket, at the ready for occasional peeks . . . but I’ll also look forward to seeing the shadows around me.
Happy Eclipse Day!
Vivi and I had a conversation about the eclipse over the weekend! She is having her mom bring their colander to school for some magical pinpoint viewing! I hope our clouds clear some so I can see something fun and magical! XO
We are in the 99.89% area and instead of fighting the traffic (it is crazy just a few miles south!), I will be walking over to the EIU observatory where the Astronomy professors and students will guide us through what we will be seeing through our eclipse glasses. They say it will be spectacular even though we are not in the 100% area.
Have a good time in the garden! We will be enjoying our eclipse with (you guessed it) afternoon coffee.
We were in the path of the “ring of fire” eclipse last fall – my favorite pictures of the experience were the shadows of leaves my brother-in-law took. Thanks for sharing the Science Sam video!
Have fun in the garden! We’ll only be at 90% here, but I’m looking forward to seeing whatever I see this afternoon.
I know I had commented that you should try to go to the totality area but as I read what a MESS it will be I think you are wise to stay home. Enjoy it!
We’re not in the path of totality, either, and I did not want to be among the hordes traveling to be there. I’m just fine with seeing 97% (assuming we can even see it, because it’s cloudy). I think being out in the garden while it’s happening is a great idea!
We had a great time seeing that tiny crescent – I was surprised how much eclipse we saw for being about 85%. It was cool (literally) and fun to be outside with our neighbors.
We were at about 95% here and it was great to see. I considered heading north but same with traffic and people. 2044 we will be 85 and my pal Lisa who will be 75 said she’s taking me to full totality! Maybe a meet up in North Dakota? 🙂
Hope you were able to enjoy the eclipse. We were in the path in 2017 and it was an amazing experience
I hope you enjoyed a few peeks at the eclipse. We were in the path in 2017 and it was quite an experience. It’s fun to think of you in the garden. I think I’ll be out weeding a bit this week too.
I will probably be dead by 2044 so I will have missed all chances but enjoyed the eerie look of the sky (way out of the path of totality) and the television coverage bringing so much of the country together instead of pulling us apart – at least for one afternoon.
I could have driven into the path of totality as well (about 3 hours away) but I never really gave it any consideration since Dale had to work and we’re doing a road trip next week. I kind of wish I had but . . . oh well. I’m living vicariously through photos now.