Solar Eclipse

Monday, April 08, 2024

The 2024 solar eclipse will be visible across North America today. As the moon's position between the Earth and sun casts a shadow on North America, that shadow, or umbra, will travel along the surface from west to east at more than 1,500 miles per hour along the path of totality.

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Greetings from Mazatlan. I'll let you know how many American tourists get murdered today.

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-04-08 10:05 AM | Reply

Klaus Nomi.

#2 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-04-08 10:05 AM | Reply

One of my spawn is in the link of 100 percent coverage and is excited. We'll get about 85 percent here, and I've just read about using a kitchen colander to see it.

For the hardline Trump acolytes, place your back to the sun and have the sun shine through the colander. Do not try to use the colander as binoculars.

#3 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2024-04-08 10:22 AM | Reply | Funny: 1

"link" s/b "line"

#4 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2024-04-08 10:23 AM | Reply

Trees work well too.

#5 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-04-08 10:46 AM | Reply

"God is sending America strong signs to tell us to repent. Earthquakes and eclipses and many more things to come. I pray that our country listens," and burns all the witches and Vermin that caused this.

-the Queen of Maga

#6 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-04-08 10:47 AM | Reply

Looking Back at an Eclipsed Earth
apod.nasa.gov

... Here is what the Earth looks like during a solar eclipse. The shadow of the Moon can be seen darkening part of Earth. This shadow moved across the Earth at nearly 2000 kilometers per hour. ...

Medieval Astronomy from Melk Abbey
apod.nasa.gov

... Discovered by accident, this manuscript page provides graphical insight to astronomy in medieval times, before the Renaissance and the influence of Nicolaus Copernicus, Tycho de Brahe, Johannes Kepler, and Galileo. The intriguing page is from lecture notes on astronomy compiled by the monk Magister Wolfgang de Styria before the year 1490. The top panels clearly illustrate the necessary geometry for a lunar (left) and solar eclipse in the Earth-centered Ptolemaic system. ...

#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-04-08 11:33 AM | Reply

In Texas waiting to see it.

#8 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-04-08 12:48 PM | Reply

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#9 | Posted by Nixon at 2024-04-08 01:00 PM | Reply

What time does it start?

#10 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-04-08 01:26 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

eclipse-explorer.smce.nasa.gov

NASA's eclipse explorer. Just enter your zip code and you'll get details for the eclipse in your area.

#11 | Posted by El_Buscador at 2024-04-08 01:36 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

In Texas waiting to see it.

#7 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-04-08 12:48 PM | Reply | Flag

Same here but Texas is currently cloud-locked. I doubt we see anything besides a darkening of the sky.

#12 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-04-08 01:37 PM | Reply

In Los Angeles into from 10:06 am until 12:22 pm.

#13 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-08 01:37 PM | Reply

Eclipse music:

Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart

#14 | Posted by ClownShack at 2024-04-08 01:40 PM | Reply

Last minute recall of eclipse viewing glasses.

www.cbsnews.com

#15 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2024-04-08 01:44 PM | Reply

In Gustine its pretty clear. Austin was too cloudy.

#16 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-04-08 02:00 PM | Reply

Just south of Dallas. Clear view despite the weather forecast.

Was light. Got dark. Getting lighter again.

Lasted 3 minutes.

Back to work sadly.

#17 | Posted by Sycophant at 2024-04-08 02:53 PM | Reply

We watched a total eclipse here in 2017. The word "awesome" is overused, but the sight of a total eclipse is truly awe inspiring.

When it casts shadows thru tree leaves ... hundreds of eclipses on the ground. Awesome.

#18 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2024-04-08 03:34 PM | Reply

Next on the list: going somewhere to see an annular eclipse where the "ring of fire" is seen because the moon is slightly further away from Earth.

#19 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2024-04-08 03:37 PM | Reply

Pretty amazing view from Austin.

#20 | Posted by memyselfini at 2024-04-08 04:11 PM | Reply

How much "eclipse music" is there?

Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine (BBC In Concert, May 11, 1974)

MGMT-Of Moons Birds and Monsters (Holy Ghost! Remix)

#21 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2024-04-08 04:18 PM | Reply

"How much "eclipse music" is there?"

Eclipse by Pink Floyd. Obviously!

m.youtube.com

#22 | Posted by donnerboy at 2024-04-08 04:30 PM | Reply

I'm a changed man. I now understand. Trump IS the Chosen One.

#23 | Posted by moder8 at 2024-04-08 05:08 PM | Reply | Funny: 1

so what did you flat earthers do today ?

#24 | Posted by shrimptacodan at 2024-04-08 05:27 PM | Reply

#23 | POSTED BY MODER8

The Most Important Moment in Human History

www.youtube.com

#25 | Posted by Corky at 2024-04-08 05:39 PM | Reply

The Most Important Moment in Human History

Please tell me that was Colbert...

#26 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-04-08 05:54 PM | Reply

Good view of the eclipse from a satellite...

www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov

#27 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-04-08 06:26 PM | Reply

@#27

It takes a few seconds to load up before it starts the movie...

#28 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-04-08 06:27 PM | Reply

24. Did you see the Twitter post from a few years ago from the Flat Earth Society, referring to its 35000 members around the world? One of the great self-owns.

#29 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2024-04-08 06:29 PM | Reply

Uh-uh. That was self-inflicted.

#30 | Posted by Corky at 2024-04-08 06:44 PM | Reply

That was self-inflicted.

Colbert should sue. Looked like one of his cold opens.

#31 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-04-08 06:52 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Gotta be the dumbest thing to travel to.

"OMG, it got dark for 3 minutes during the day!!"

#32 | Posted by zarnon at 2024-04-08 08:20 PM | Reply

---- off, dumbass.

#33 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-04-08 08:54 PM | Reply

Right after the anti Christ entered the White House in 2017, God sent an eclipse to warn us. We ignored him so he sent a plague and killed a million Americans.
The anti Christ is trying to get back in the White House and God sent an eclipse and an earthquake centered on the anti Christ s golf course.
Imagine what he's gonna do if the anti Christ wins in November.
Right, Marjorie?

#34 | Posted by northguy3 at 2024-04-08 10:41 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

LOL went to my parent's in NY because, when we planned the trip, the midwest was supposed to be cloudy and the north east partly cloudy to sunny.

Well, we ended up being cloudy while the midwest was clear. Caught about 2-3 second glimpse of totality. Otherwise, it was just really dark woods with what looked like dawn growing in the western trees. Still cool, just not what it could have been.

#35 | Posted by jpw at 2024-04-08 10:42 PM | Reply

On another note, I never heard whether the rapture actually happened or not.

#36 | Posted by jpw at 2024-04-08 10:43 PM | Reply

#34 | POSTED BY NORTHGUY3

Are cicadis considered locusts? The Lord is sending a plague of cicadas to warn us this summer. MTG will no doubt think that means God wants Trump to be president. ;-)

#37 | Posted by Gal_Tuesday at 2024-04-08 10:45 PM | Reply

Colbert should sue. Looked like one of his cold opens.

LOL. Colbert spoofed it! Perfect.

#38 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-04-08 11:32 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

We had a total eclipse here in 2017. In addition to being one of the most awesome sights I've ever seen, another aspect that touched me was how everyone was on the same page and experiencing the awe and joy regardless of race, religion, economic status, political views, etc etc. I wish mankind could have more moments like that.

#39 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2024-04-09 12:43 AM | Reply

The thought of you clowns out there with your ------ cannon dslr, kit lenses, and flimsy assed tripods you bought from Amazon shooting photos awful photos for Facebook warms my heart.

#40 | Posted by tres_flechas at 2024-04-09 12:52 AM | Reply

Everyone knows your a dbag, no need to reinforce it daily.

#41 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-04-09 11:15 AM | Reply