2024 Total solar Eclipse

[Wallythacker]

So everyone is making a big deal out of this event, 1 MILLION people are expected to descend on Niagara Falls!!!!

1 MILLION PEOPLE.

Niagara Falls has a population of 85,000. Ya, I have locked everything down best as I can and I'm sitting up late with a .45/70 within easy reach.

To add insult to injury MY HOUSE is in the DIRECT SHADOW according to some calculations I have made.

[mohammad]

your in Canada are you sure you should mention having a .45/70 ready to go?

[Eggman]

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2024-april-8

[defensivetackle99]

I expect to see at least 1 Eclipse Cross over there.

[Wallythacker]

your in Canada are you sure you should mention having a .45/70 ready to go?

{shrug}

[Tommyptr]

I'll chime in here... I've been doing a lot of research on why all the hooplah over this eclipse, instead of prior eclipses, most in the past were suppose to be fun events, go outside, have a good time looking at the moon/sun ect... but this time national guard are out, even some states have/will declare State Emergencies.. there are also weird events like CERN firing up, and NASA sending rockets into space during the eclipse...

I don't know about CERN or NASA other than some conspiracy theories saying they are doing 'rituals'... but lets stick with some interesting facts.

**In 2017... a Major drop in temperature was experienced. Totality was 2:30 apx minutes long, and thus a drop in temperature during the event of 25 or so degrees was felt. Since this one is lasting 4:30 in some areas, I would expect a drop in some areas to be in excess of 45 degrees (due to lack of sunlight). It would be wise to wear a coat if you are outside watching it... if you are in the north like Maine, this drop could be substancial (if its 40 degrees, it could go to 0 or even -10 ect). I do not see any media reporting this...

**In 1811, a similar eclipse was experienced, and even wrote about by Thomas Jefferson. Its totality was said to last about 5 minutes, so its very similar to our 4:30. More than 300 earthquakes were experienced in the United States on that day, must be due to the gravitation pull of the moon affecting earth. Perhaps, this is why national guards are on stand by, state of emergencies are declared, even schools are closed that day. I will add, that there was not an electrical infrastructure in those days, so perhaps even some electric grids could be affected if there were significant damage.

I am going to throw this in, there are conspiracy theories that an electrical disturbance may be felt during this eclipse... not sure if true or not, and most likely not, but the earth quake story seems to fit why all the caution... make sure gas tanks are full, make sure you have a little extra food on hand ect like some reports are telling people. An overboard measure would be do shut down your fuse boxes (If possible) 15 minutes before the major event happens... if there are electrical shocks to the system, it could start fires at the junction box points, but that could be overkill... however none of this electrical junk existed in 1811, so who knows.

[Eggman]

I'll chime in here... I've been doing a lot of research on why all the hooplah over this eclipse, instead of prior eclipses, most in the past were suppose to be fun events, go outside, have a good time looking at the moon/sun ect... but this time national guard are out, even some states have/will declare State Emergencies.. there are also weird events like CERN firing up, and NASA sending rockets into space during the eclipse...

I don't know about CERN or NASA other than some conspiracy theories saying they are doing 'rituals'... but lets stick with some interesting facts.

Locally people are being asked to not travel because traffic jams are expected once the eclipse is over. Not exactly a State Emergency. Some roads will be closed locally to manage traffic during the eclipse.

CERN is in Europe, away from the path of totality. If they 'fire up' it is difficult to understand how the eclipse could impact their operations. Same with any rocket launch, either NASA or private organizations - how would an eclipse affect their launch?

**In 2017... a Major drop in temperature was experienced. Totality was 2:30 apx minutes long, and thus a drop in temperature during the event of 25 or so degrees was felt. Since this one is lasting 4:30 in some areas, I would expect a drop in some areas to be in excess of 45 degrees (due to lack of sunlight). It would be wise to wear a coat if you are outside watching it... if you are in the north like Maine, this drop could be substancial (if its 40 degrees, it could go to 0 or even -10 ect). I do not see any media reporting this...

But how could the temperature change vary any more than any other day/night cycle? ±45° temperature swings are not unusual in arid desert areas like New Mexico & Arizona, but not very typical in more humid locations.

**In 1811, a similar eclipse was experienced, and even wrote about by Thomas Jefferson. Its totality was said to last about 5 minutes, so its very similar to our 4:30. More than 300 earthquakes were experienced in the United States on that day, must be due to the gravitation pull of the moon affecting earth. Perhaps, this is why national guards are on stand by, state of emergencies are declared, even schools are closed that day. I will add, that there was not an electrical infrastructure in those days, so perhaps even some electric grids could be affected if there were significant damage.

The moon affects tides - how is an eclipse any different?

Electrical distribution will be impacted similar to any other day/night cycle. Look at the PJM Load Forecast as an example. Day/Night electrical demand swings are more pronounced in Summer cooling conditions.

I am going to throw this in, there are conspiracy theories that an electrical disturbance may be felt during this eclipse... not sure if true or not, and most likely not, but the earth quake story seems to fit why all the caution... make sure gas tanks are full, make sure you have a little extra food on hand ect like some reports are telling people. An overboard measure would be do shut down your fuse boxes (If possible) 15 minutes before the major event happens... if there are electrical shocks to the system, it could start fires at the junction box points, but that could be overkill... however none of this electrical junk existed in 1811, so who knows.

Interesting theories! We will know in about five days how this all plays out.

[7milesout]

To add insult to injury MY HOUSE is in the DIRECT SHADOW according to some calculations I have made.

Wally - Can I come to your house? I'll only bring my family, sister, all my friends, a few uncles and aunts. How are you stocked for beer? You should go buy a killermeater of beer if low.

[7milesout]

The path is posa go real close to Cape Girardeau. Isn't that where Dirk is moving?

Dirk better wait until after it passes, to make sure there's anything left there to move to.

[defensivetackle99]

The path is posa go real close to Cape Girardeau. Isn't that where Dirk is moving?

Dirk better wait until after it passes, to make sure there's anything left there to move to.

Dirk has forgotten us