My FIL has a cabin in Maine we are going to where we will see totality for 1 min. Pulling the kids out of school Monday and going up this Saturday. So far it is clear skies and I hope it stays that way. We will know for sure this Friday if the weather holds.
Our town is set to get about the same, but clouds are a real possibility. Hoping that the front pushes through in time.
Statistically it seems to be 70% clouds.
Starting to look cloudy for southern US (Texas, Arkansas). This sucks.
I'm flying halfway across the earth for this. If its fucking cloudy I WILL fight God.
I wouldn't blame you. We live in the path, but early spring is a 50/50 chance for rain and clouds vs clear weather.
It's a total eclipse...
Of my heart.
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If you really want to see the eclipse in totality be prepared to drive to a second or third location that day. Also, be prepared to spend the remainder of that day in traffic.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
A total solar eclipse will sweep across the Pacific Ocean, through Mexico, the US and Canada and end over the Atlantic Ocean on 8 April.
The phenomenon occurs when the moon passes directly in front of the sun, blocking out the bright surface and revealing the ghostly traces of the sun’s atmosphere.
This month the track will be roughly 71 miles (115km) across.
Observers on the western coasts of Ireland and Scotland will be able to glimpse the partial solar eclipse, as the sun is setting that evening.
The total eclipse will be visible in Mexico between 10.51 MDT and 12.32 CST; in the US between 13.27 CDT and 15.35 EDT; and in Canada between 15.12 EDT and 17.16 NDT.
Searching online for “eclipse track 8 April 2024” will bring up maps and information.
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