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I was underwhelmed
We're still kickin in Bryan!
It just seemed like we were fixin to get a thunderstorm.
I'm more interested in the rain
Trust the dome...TyHolden said:
I'm more interested in the rain
Clouds broke just in time for a nice peek at the eclipse peak. Pretty cool.
Now bring on the rain!!
Now bring on the rain!!
It was weird to see the eclipse with thunder in the distance and under a tornado watch
yep - looks to be holding strongdoubledog said:Trust the dome...TyHolden said:
I'm more interested in the rain
It was amazing!
it was good enough to poke a little hole in the dome for a little moisture
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Just now saw the tweet from Rusty. Is it going to come around again?
2044.
I saw the 1970 total eclipse, so partial ones, while still interesting, don't really turn my crank.
Went to Fort Parker SP north of Grosebeck. Totality for three minutes was very cool. Got very dark, cooled off a couple of degrees. Would do it again ... despite the massive bumper to bumper traffic on the way home before Calvert and Hearne.
Went to Navarro Mills Lake. Amazing. Bucket list thing.
Damned double post.
Pretty good view, worth the extra hour getting back with all the traffic
where from? I got some good pics sent from Austin friends. One video is pretty awesome. Maybe the best I've seen today. He won't post it on social media though...Esteban du Plantier said:
Pretty good view, worth the extra hour getting back with all the traffic
We watched from Georgetown because we were going to be there for the weekend anyway. Didn't make sense to come home Sunday night.
Absolutely worth the traffic coming back.
Absolutely worth the traffic coming back.
It was like watching an odometer turn 111,111. Lots of build-up and then now what...on to the next thing!
We drove out to Copperas Cove (wife's family is from there).
Was worried about clouds as they kept going and coming leading up to Totality, but it became completely clear 1 minute before totality and remained clear for an hour after that.
My wife was excited because she missed the 2017 where we drove to Jefferson City, MO. it was in August and she had to attend teacher workdays leading up to school year.
So 2017 and 2024. 2024 one was much better since it lasted over 4 minutes (TWSS).
21 years until next one. I'll be 76 (that's crazy saying that age out loud, since I'm still a kid) so hopefully will be able to see that one as well!
Those that missed it because you convinced yourself that you've seen other partial eclipses and this wasn't worth it as it wouldn't be much better... well, you are just wrong... and should be kicking yourselves!
Was worried about clouds as they kept going and coming leading up to Totality, but it became completely clear 1 minute before totality and remained clear for an hour after that.
My wife was excited because she missed the 2017 where we drove to Jefferson City, MO. it was in August and she had to attend teacher workdays leading up to school year.
So 2017 and 2024. 2024 one was much better since it lasted over 4 minutes (TWSS).
21 years until next one. I'll be 76 (that's crazy saying that age out loud, since I'm still a kid) so hopefully will be able to see that one as well!
Those that missed it because you convinced yourself that you've seen other partial eclipses and this wasn't worth it as it wouldn't be much better... well, you are just wrong... and should be kicking yourselves!
TyHolden said:where from? I got some good pics sent from Austin friends. One video is pretty awesome. Maybe the best I've seen today. He won't post it on social media though...Esteban du Plantier said:
Pretty good view, worth the extra hour getting back with all the traffic
Gatesville
According to a KBTX story from today, we won't see another one until April 8, 2024.
https://www.kbtx.com/2024/04/10/bryan-college-station-isds-see-increased-absences-day-eclipse/
https://www.kbtx.com/2024/04/10/bryan-college-station-isds-see-increased-absences-day-eclipse/
I think you mean 2044.
He quoted KBTX accurately.
Ok, obviously I didn't read the article.
Here's how to donate your solar eclipse glasses to help children see the next one
https://www.kbtx.com/2024/04/09/how-your-used-eclipse-glasses-can-help-children-south-america/
Quote:
(Gray News) - Now that the 2024 total solar eclipse is over, you may be wondering what to do with your leftover eclipse glasses.
You could keep them as a souvenir or simply throw them away, but a company based in Utah wants children in other parts of the world to enjoy the eclipse experience and you can help.
Eclipse Glasses USA is asking people to donate their undamaged glasses by August 1 so school-aged children in South America can watch the next annular solar eclipse in October.
"Imagine a classroom in a remote village, where students have only read about solar eclipses in their textbooks. Now, thanks to the donation program, they have the opportunity to witness it firsthand, with their own eyes, safely shielded by the glasses provided by generous donors from thousands of miles away," the company wrote on its website.
The address to mail the glasses is:
Eclipse Glasses USA
PO Box 50571
Provo, UT 84605
https://www.kbtx.com/2024/04/09/how-your-used-eclipse-glasses-can-help-children-south-america/