2012 Solar Eclipse - Page 3

JWBear · 05-20-2012, 08:13 PM

It was totally cool! We went up to the top of Signal Hill to see it (along with half the surrounding population, it would seem) with our eclipse glasses. As it got close to the maximum, the light got dimmer in a weirdly sharp focused way - that's the best way I can think to describe it. The temperature also went down noticeably.

We're making plans to travel to see the total eclipse in 2017.

RStar · 05-20-2012, 11:03 PM

I forgot, too much on my mind. I didn't notice a difference in the amount of light entering the house either. Bummer.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-20-2012, 11:47 PM

I was walking around the complex with my cereal box contraption for viewing and felt like a prophet, telling everyone and letting them view my with my "projector".

That is until the girl from the unit next door said, "Hey, look at the wall!"

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Alex · 05-21-2012, 02:14 AM

Ended up having a perfect view of the whole thing from our Tokyo rooms balcony with just enough high cloud cover that watching without appliances was possible much of the time.

So I failed to ignore it.

One funny thing was apparently a belief/story that chimpanzees freak out during eclipses. So one of the local news shows had cameras at the zoo where te chimpanzees proceeded to completely ignore it.

Moonliner · 05-21-2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

One funny thing was apparently a belief/story that chimpanzees freak out during eclipses. So one of the local news shows had cameras at the zoo where the chimpanzees proceeded to completely ignore it.

I'd guess the local news guy did not get the difference between a total solar eclipse and an annular eclipse. Some animals do tend to get freaked out by a total eclipse.

Did you see the full "ring of fire" or just a partial eclipse?

alphabassettgrrl · 05-21-2012, 05:39 AM

Vancouver here was overcast and rainy. I couldn't even tell when the light dimmed.

Sad to miss it.

Great shot of that wall! That is cool.

Strangler Lewis · 05-21-2012, 08:33 AM

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JWBear · 05-21-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

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innerSpaceman · 05-21-2012, 09:29 AM

Got to my usual astronomical hilltop viewing place just as the eclipse max was happening - but also just as the fog was rolling in. I thought that would ruin it, but it made it fantastic. We were able to watch it for about 15 minutes with the naked eye completely safe* - and it was spectacular. So glad for the turn of the weather.

And when I say "we," I mean me and about 150 other people. This spot (Culver City Park) has become increasingly popular over the years for astronomical events.

And when I say *safe, I mean I certainly hope so. There were a couple of times the fog thinned and the eclipsed sun got a wee bit too bright. Afterwards, my eyes felt strained for an hour or so. But no blindness! So all's good, and the eclipse viewing was way better than I'd hoped for!

FTW.

RStar · 05-21-2012, 10:07 AM

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And when I say *safe, I mean I certainly hope so. .

Actually, from what I understand the UV A rays that cause eye damage easily penetrate clouds. The UV B rays, and visible light spectrum are partially blocked, and while these are what causes discomfort, it's the UV A that can burn your skin, cause cancer, and also cause eye damage. Sorry.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Ended up having a perfect view of the whole thing from our Tokyo rooms balcony with just enough high cloud cover that watching without appliances was possible much of the time. So I failed to ignore it. One funny thing was apparently a belief/story that chimpanzees freak out during eclipses. So one of the local news shows had cameras at the zoo where te chimpanzees proceeded to completely ignore it.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Got to my usual astronomical hilltop viewing place just as the eclipse max was happening - but also just as the fog was rolling in. I thought that would ruin it, but it made it fantastic. We were able to watch it for about 15 minutes with the naked eye completely safe* - and it was spectacular. So glad for the turn of the weather. And when I say "we," I mean me and about 150 other people. This spot (Culver City Park) has become increasingly popular over the years for astronomical events. And when I say safe, I mean I certainly hope so. There were* a couple of times the fog thinned and the eclipsed sun got a wee bit too bright. Afterwards, my eyes felt strained for an hour or so. But no blindness! So all's good, and the eclipse viewing was way better than I'd hoped for! FTW.
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