Annular solar eclipse tonight

[DaFace]

The path is a little limited, but there's an annular "ring of fire" solar eclipse this evening for those in the southwest corner of the country. You Kansas Citians will get to see a tiny bit of it, but the sun will likely set before you get much of it unfortunately.

Here's a map of the prime viewing area:

http://i.imgur.com/hj3GY.jpg

And here's a nifty "calculator" that will show you an animation of what it will likely look like in your area.

http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/kansas-city

[Okie_Apparition]

Sunshine Punch with a hint of tequila

[sd4chiefs]

08/21/2017


http://www.eclipse2017.org/ECLIPSE2017_main.HTM

[Dave Lane]

Powell Observatory and the Warko Observatory at UMKC are both going to be open tonight with solar scopes to watch this if anyone's interested in going.

[007]

08/21/2017


http://www.eclipse2017.org/ECLIPSE2017_main.HTM

Never seen a total eclipse before. That will be cool.

[BigMeatballDave]

Never seen a total eclipse before. That will be cool.

Not many people in the US have. Very rare.

[WV]

I remember seeing a total ecclipse in elementary school, we used the paper or box method to view it....can't see this one here in WV.

[bevischief]

I have seen a few eclipses. But not this one. We have a few hours till the start...

[JoeyChuckles]

Any tips for someone in Phoenix? I assume I should not look directly at it.

[KurtCobain]

Sounds cool for 2017

[BigMeatballDave]

Any tips for someone in Phoenix? I assume I should not look directly at it.

Well, its no worse than looking directly at the Sun...

[bevischief]

Clean sheet of paper to watch it on.

[DaFace]

Any tips for someone in Phoenix? I assume I should not look directly at it.

Unfortunately, it's probably a little late to try and find a pair of eclipse glasses, which is the best way to view it. Normal sunglasses won't do the trick, though darker welding glass will if you know anyone who's a welder.

Google "pinhole eclipse viewer" for plans on how to make a gizmo that'll project it onto a piece of paper safely.

Other than that, you probably won't kill yourself if you glance at it for a split second, but don't screw around with staring at the sun unless you're the type of guy who enjoys gambling with your eyesight.

Frankly, if you REALLY want to get a good view of it, I'd head out to a watch party. This article mentions a few.

http://www.kpho.com/story/18559555/viewing-venues-shine-for-solar-eclipse

[Lzen]

Didn't know you were into anal. NTTAWWT.

[bevischief]

Last time clean sheet of paper you can watch the whole thing.

[BigMeatballDave]

Last time clean sheet of paper you can watch the whole thing.

It may be too low in the sky for that.

[bevischief]

It may be too low in the sky for that.

Maybe. I am too far north too see this one.

[007]

thought it was starting at 7:25

[Two-Twenty]

Dear Friends,

The New Moon and partial solar eclipse is Sunday May 20, at 5:48 PM Mountain Daylight Time. This is a very intense time that can bring breakage, conflict, change and potent fuel for your dreams and bids for power. Some of you may already be experiencing or witnessing increased accident activity, short tempers and things feeling a bit out of sync. This is highly charged solar energy and you can infuse your commitment with this solar energy, which represents the masculine. The quality is fiery and explosive and will be fueled by the winds of change. So use it well!

We recommend using this time wisely as anything that passes through your thoughts and feelings will be magnified. Watch what you think about, what you say and how you react. The magnetism of the eclipse will draw some big energy so be careful where you put your intentions. Stay away from known conflict and negative situations. We advise spending the time around the eclipse in positive thoughts and intentions and in a higher centered space filled with beauty, love and gratitude.

[BigMeatballDave]

Maybe. I am too far north too see this one.

I'm in Florida. I have zero chance.

[007]

I'm in Florida. I have zero chance.

I'd like to be there too.

[Kraus]

Cloudy here in Springfield. :(

[BigMeatballDave]

I'd like to be there too.

No you don't. Its fucking hot.

Its a daily blast furnace.

I'm just here visiting my son and trying to decide if I wanna be here permanently.

[007]

No you don't. Its ****ing hot.

Its a daily blast furnace.

I'm just here visiting my son and trying to decide if I wanna be here permanently.

Yeah, but I would be at Disney World and would not care about the temps.

[DaFace]

thought it was starting at 7:25

Yup.

[Anyong Bluth]

So 7:25 KC time?

[007]

Yup.

So 7:25 KC time?

yup yup

[DaFace]

And...go. This is a HORRIBLE setup (point and shoot camera with pop tart wrapper), but I'll post whatever I can get from here.

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[Okie_Apparition]

The earth shook here in mid Mo between 3:30-4
Of course it could have been a country meth lab gone bad

[DaFace]

If anyone's interested, there are all sorts of streams from around the world here:

http://events.slooh.com/

[007]

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[DaFace]

Figures. 10 minutes in, and the clouds are rolling in.

[007]

still nothing here

EDIT

Now it has started here.

[L.A. Chieffan]

We made a contraption through a box and some tin foil and can see it. Pretty cool

[Okie_Apparition]

THE MATERIAL in that post

[DaFace]

Once again, awful setup, but you can start to see it dim in the lower right.

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[Okie_Apparition]

The old lady wants me to chase her through the briers
I saw that Stephen King movie

[BigRichard]

http://www.ustream.tv/schannel/960/channel/10922615

[DaFace]

I had a pretty good view for about 30 seconds. Now, back to clouds. Dammit.

[Two-Twenty]

It's super bright from where I'm standing. Use you iPhone to view it perfectly.

[notorious]

Perfect view.


We are holding up couple of old floppy disks and it is crystal clear.

[DaFace]

Well, operation camera through pop tart wrapper is a complete and utter failure. It's just too fuzzy to be able to make out. The pinhole viewer works great though - pretty cool even though you're not technically looking directly at it.

[007]

it be gone

[DaFace]

Perfect view.


We are holding up couple of old floppy disks and it is crystal clear.

You, sir, have won teh internets. I gave that a try, and...

http://i.imgur.com/I38Zz.jpg

[Two-Twenty]

Wow

[notorious]

You, sir, have won teh internets. I gave that a try, and...

http://i.imgur.com/I38Zz.jpg

Old School.



Literally, I thought of the idea in Jr. High about 11tybillion years ago, when floppy disks were still used.


I am surprised I didn't get shit for still having a few laying around. LMAO

[DaFace]

Old School.



Literally, I thought of the idea in Jr. High about 11tybillion years ago, when floppy disks were still used.


I am surprised I didn't get shit for still having a few laying around. LMAO

I had to go dig in the closet to find a couple. ROFL

[Wyatt Earp]

I was able to get several nice shots of it.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07950.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07958.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07964.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07968.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07976.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07981.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07982.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07994.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC08008.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC08017-1.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC08013.jpg

[In58men]

Very nice shots.


The sun is just very bright where I'm at.

[DaFace]

Wow... Nice work!

[007]

That last one looks like a land shark.

[chefsos]

The last couple of shots that Wyatt Earp took are just amazing. I've never seen pictures of an eclipse at sundown before.

[DaFace]

Very nice shots.


The sun is just very bright where I'm at.

Yeah, Kansas sunsets are perfect for this. Doesn't hurt to know what you're doing with a camera either.

[Wyatt Earp]

The last couple of shots that Wyatt Earp took are just amazing. I've never seen pictures of an eclipse at sundown before.

Thanks. I figured seeing an eclipse at sundown was going to be a once in a lifetime experience. So an eclipse + western Kansas sunset = Win

[DaFace]

For the record, this pic...

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC08008.jpg

Needs to be entered into some sort of contest. Just a phenomenal pic - especially with a point-and-shoot. Did you do a lot of manual tweaking, or just snap the shot?

[Munson]

I went to the beach to try and get a look at the eclipse. I couldn't really see much because of the marine layer moving in.

[Wyatt Earp]

For the record, this pic...



Needs to be entered into some sort of contest. Just a phenomenal pic - especially with a point-and-shoot. Did you do a lot of manual tweaking, or just snap the shot?

The camera I used is just above a point and shoot but not a SLR. I took a lot of shots using different shutter speeds and pieces of newspaper negatives as filters.

[notorious]

Thanks. I figured seeing an eclipse at sundown was going to be a once in a lifetime experience. So an eclipse + western Kansas sunset = Win


When I saw your pics I thought "WTF!", then I saw your user name.



That is nearly the exact viewpoint we had.

[Wyatt Earp]

When I saw your pics I thought "WTF!", then I saw your user name.



That is nearly the exact viewpoint we had.

I was up at the Catholic church and I was surprised that no one else was up there watching.

[RJ]

We had a great show here in Albuquerque. Our driveway ended up being an excellent vantage point, lots of neighbors shared glasses and goggles and cereal boxes.

Wyatt Earp, those are great shots. Thanks for posting.

[notorious]

I was up at the Catholic church and I was surprised that no one else was up there watching.

We were the only people around, too. NOBODY else gave a damn, but they missed one hell of a show.


The town I live in is loaded with Mennonites, so maybe they didn't get the news. :D

[notorious]

We had a great show here in Albuquerque. Our driveway ended up being an excellent vantage point, lots of neighbors shared glasses and goggles and cereal boxes.

Wyatt Earp, those are great shots. Thanks for posting.

You were in the perfect spot according to the map.

[Wyatt Earp]

We were the only people around, too. NOBODY else gave a damn, but they missed one hell of a show.


The town I live in is loaded with Mennonites, so maybe they didn't get the news. :D

Ah you must be just down the road on Hwy 56

[Fumblerooski]

It got too cloudy right at sundown here, so I couldn't shoot it as long, but here's my contribution..

http://i49.tinypic.com/14cuykm.jpg

[Ace Gunner]

It got too cloudy right at sundown here, so I couldn't shoot it as long, but here's my contribution..

http://i49.tinypic.com/14cuykm.jpg

well thank you for that. I saw dark side of the moon at carnegie hall in 1972. it was awesome.

[Fish]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6696/53579535279919811859233.jpg

[L.A. Chieffan]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6696/53579535279919811859233.jpg

that is cool

[BigMeatballDave]

I was able to get several nice shots of it.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07950.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07958.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07964.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07968.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07976.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07981.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07982.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC07994.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC08008.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC08017-1.jpg
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa256/coneal_81/DSC08013.jpg

Thats awesome. Thanks for posting.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6696/53579535279919811859233.jpg

this is not only NOT yesterday's eclipse, it's a computerized rendering.

[Bearcat]

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2012/05/ring_of_fire_eclipse_2012.html