Where to See the American Eclipse
Are you planning to see the American Eclipse on August 21? A few hours after sunrise, a rare total eclipse of the Sun will be visible along a narrow path across the USA. Those only near the path will see a partial eclipse. Although some Americans live right in path of totality, surely many more will be able to get there after a well-planned drive. One problem with eclipses, though, is that clouds sometimes get in the way.
To increase your clear-viewing odds, you might consult the featured map and find a convenient destination with a historically low chance (more blue) of thick clouds overhead during totality. Given the large fraction of Americans carrying camera-equipped smartphones, this American Eclipse may turn out to be the most photographed event in the history of the world.
Image & info via APOD
https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
Image Credit: Jay Anderson; Data: MODIS Satellite, NASA's GSFC
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I am planning on nebraska, personally, and possibly hitting Carhenge on the same trip.
ReplyDeleteQuite a way to go if you are on the east coast. Perhaps some will though, depends how often they occur
ReplyDeleteIt's a long way to go from New Hampshire, where I live, Sam Collett. I'm planning a road trip with my kids. Our summer vacation will center on the eclipse. I've never seen one, and I'm excited that my children will get to do so at an early age.
ReplyDeleteBodhipaksa: plan early and consider camping: finding hotel rooms within the eclipse track is already almost impossible and available airbnb's are blisteringly expensive.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see the variety of photos and live feeds that there will be when it happens. Perhaps NASA will do a video stream
ReplyDeleteI was planning to find someplace a couple of hours outside the track, and then drive in, John Bump. But yeah, I should start finding accommodation now. (I loathe camping!)
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