ExiledInIllinois Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Here's the April 8th cloud cover %s for the Nation. 60-70% coverage usually in BFLo: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DH3WXdEUMAAN4QK?format=jpg Also: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/08/23/missed-the-solar-eclipse-you-wont-have-to-wait-too-long-for-the-next-one/?utm_term=.be1628f40a83 Edited August 24, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 No, when totality happens it is an extraordinary event. The sun's corona very suddenly becomes visible around the darkest moon you have ever seen. There are sunset colors 360 degrees around you on every horizon, bright stars and planets become visible, and the temperature drops like a stone. It is a scene straight out of 1950's science fiction, and you want an unobstructed view. I hope everyone on this board gets to experience it So, what happens if it's cloudy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) So, what happens if it's cloudy? I didn't see schit on Monday, caught a little bit to start... And a crescent near max. Besides that, @ 90% it got like dusky out. In totality, probably just gets darker. Think positive! We've been doing it w/the Bills & Sabres for eternity, got lots of practice! ;-) Here are the other years for this century... In Northern and Western Hemis: https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/files/2017/08/North-American-eclipses.png&w=480 Start planning your trips I guess? Edited August 24, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 I didn't see schit on Monday, caught a little bit to start.. Were you in a place with totality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Were you in a place with totality? No. My above post said 90%. I am sure totality will get dark under clouds. But you won't be able to see this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Check out this one: Just picture if that big bank of clouds in lower left covered eclipse. This is what it looked like @ 90% in Chicago: We had serious cloud cover during the eclipse. This ~90% with solar filter... Obviously no clouds: Edited August 24, 2017 by ExiledInIllinois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thank you, good to read this! Playoffs for the Bills by then? I'm going to go with a probably given the law of probability. Will we have a new stadium by then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 The glasses cost like $2, get some that actually work. Don't lose your sight over $1.50. Maybe that's just me..... This sounds like a future Safety Ambassador to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 This sounds like a future Safety Ambassador to me. Would I get a sash and a whistle like a crossing guard? I've always wanted that cool gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 "Perfect safety is for people who don't have the balls to live in the real world." And even with glasses, what dolt stares at the sun and just vegs out, fixed in one spot? You aren't suppose to stare at the sun. So in best Chinese voice: "Why you not trust me! Take these knockoffs, they good knockoffs, you no go blind... You trust me, they good glasses!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT Rapper who stared at eclipse abruptly cancels concerts http://nypost.com/2017/08/24/rapper-who-stared-at-eclipse-abruptly-cancels-concerts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 ENTERTAINMENT Rapper who stared at eclipse abruptly cancels concerts http://nypost.com/2017/08/24/rapper-who-stared-at-eclipse-abruptly-cancels-concerts/ Maybe he needs to change his name to Dumba$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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