A Total Eclipse of the Sun

Ready for the solar eclipse?

Here are two press releases to help you understand what is happening and how to get the most out of this experience.

According to NOAA,

A total solar eclipse- the first one visible in the United States in over 38 years- will occur on August 21, 2017. The path of totality will extend from Oregon to South Carolina. The last time a total solar eclipse extended from coast to coast in the United States was June 8, 1918! While the path of totality will pass north of the local area (across northern Oregon), a partial eclipse will be visible from northwest California during the mid to late morning. Weather permitting, residents of northwest California will be able to see a spectacular eclipse where the moon nearly covers the disk of the sun. Climatology favors better viewing conditions inland with a 55% chance of clear to partly cloudy skies at Eureka ranging to a 93% chance just east of the area in Redding. The eclipse will begin around 9:01 AM and end around 11:36 AM with the
maximum eclipse around 10:15 AM and a duration of about 2 hours and 34 minutes. The total obscuration (shadow coverage) will range from

91% at Crescent City to 81% at Ukiah and Fort Bragg. Remember, never look directly at the sun!

AT&T has some suggestions for you:

On August 21st, the small town of Madras, Oregon will welcome hundreds of thousands of people catching a glimpse of the solar eclipseAnd there’s no question people will snap, stream, andshare photos on their phones. To prepare for the mobile data demand, AT&T is boosting their network by deploying Cell on Wheels (COWs) in towns along the path of the full eclipse, also called the “path of totality”AT&T customers can expect boosted capacity by up to 300%.  

 

Here‘s how to  capture this once-in-a lifetime event:

1. Purchase a solar filter for your camera lens. These small filters limit the amount of light passing through the lens, protecting the camera from the bright light.

2. Properly focus the image. Lock your focus by manually tapping your smartphone screen and holding your finger on the image of the moon.

3. Center the focus on the edge of the moon on your screen. This makes it easier for the camera to auto-focus.

Unable to make it to one of the viewing locations in the path of totality? Catch NASA’s live-stream from several locations on NASA TV, Channel 352 on DIRECTV.

Whether you’re an astronomy buff or looking for a fun family summer activity, AT&T has you covered and connected for Total Eclipse 2017.

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G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Awsome!looking forward to this.Thanks for the information 🌑

MOGTX
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6 years ago

last eclipse I saw i was working at pearl harbor riding the ferry to ford island back in the early 90s My gosh has it been that long ?best way to look at it is wear a welding mask ,or use just the welding lense .fyi .I’m looking forward to seeing it again ,but the one I saw when I was working in pearl harbor was not a total eclipse i guess.looked like one to me .

Steve
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Steve
6 years ago

I was in the Seattle area and the whole school was out in full force to watch and no one went blind…

clearlake fool
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clearlake fool
6 years ago

watched partial eclipse working in santa rosa back in the 90s
wore welders goggles , worked great
cant wait for this one cause im not working now and boss is not yelling at me

Dan Fuller
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Dan Fuller
6 years ago

Nothing like a free plug for AT&T/DestrucTV!!! Cleverly disguised as info!!!

Shake Well
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Shake Well
6 years ago

I’m frightened.

Veterans friend
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Veterans friend
6 years ago

I’m heading for Sunriver where it will only be 99% of total but that’s ok with me. # 14 welding goggles are cheap and safe for looking. Once in a lifetime.

PTDub
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PTDub
6 years ago

We will be watching from Sunriver too!

Moviedad
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6 years ago

Any Geezers who remember the total eclipse in the mid-60’s? Not sure of the year.

Taurus Ballzhoff
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Taurus Ballzhoff
6 years ago
Reply to  Moviedad

A weird event to cap off a weird, weird year.

God’s mercy on you all! Of course I remember 7/20/1963. I was 11.

Michael J Pordan
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Michael J Pordan
6 years ago
Reply to  Moviedad

I remember one in 1970 – I was about seven – and I recall being so freaked out! Ohio. I’ll never forget it – day turned to night. You never forget something like that, even for two minutes or whatever!

Anonymous
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Anonymous
6 years ago

Starts playing and singing Carly Simon’s “You’re so Vain”

Ezra
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Ezra
6 years ago

Our very cool boss passed out glasses to all employees today..hope the sky is clear, it’s always a crap shoot like 4th of July… Awesome boss award right there..

PTDub
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PTDub
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

The Discovery Museum is selling them and the Humboldt Astronomy Club (may have the name a bit wrong) was giving them out.

Virginia
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Virginia
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Some branches of the county libraries are still giving them out also.

Guest
Guest
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6 years ago
Reply to  Virginia

Library website says they are out of glasses.

Tytruck16
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Tytruck16
6 years ago

REALLY?! Some people. . . .sigh