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On April 8, 2024, our camp will be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse. This will be the first time the Adirondacks have been in the direct path of totality. Boy are we excited to be watching from a little mountain behind our camp. The next total solar eclipse that will be viewable in the US will be in Alaska in 2033!
What is a Total Eclipse of the Sun? The moon will completely block the sun from our view allowing us to see the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere called the CORONA.
To view a solar eclipse, get ISO-approved glasses. They are so dark that you can't really see anything through them other than the Sun or bright lights. For a total eclipse, you can take them off briefly to view the Sun's corona, but put them back on when the Sun peeks out on the other side of the Moon.
If the weather cooperates, sunset colors will glow all around. Crickets chirp. Dogs bark. Streetlights turn on. They will all think it's nighttime!
While appreciating the infrequency of the eclipse is
important, so is the importance of doing so safely. He pointed out this applies
to electronics as well; improper protection of your phone and camera could
damage the lenses.
Canada Post unveiled a new Solar Eclipse stamp in anticipation of the April 8th spectacle. The new stamp (top image), showcases an eclipsed sun over the Horseshoe Falls at Niagara Falls.
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Deb
Very cool Debbie. Looks like we will miss it. So strange how it gets dark. Have fun and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThese are always fun to watch - its a slow process but very interesting. I have viewed a few!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to have the ecilipse to look forward to. Alas, we will miss it or rather it will miss us.
ReplyDeleteI got to see one about 10 years ago, it was so cool!
ReplyDeleteJenna
What an exciting event that will be. Fingers crossed for clear skies! It will be 90% here if we are able to see it.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool for you. With being at camp, no worries about sunk costs of motels, even if the weather is bad!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deb! Looks like I may in the path to view it. Lucky you for having your camp to experience this.
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