Eclipse PSA

[Zermatt]

I'm not going to address the weather, which we can't control but wanted to go over some tips for the eclipse.

1) Close doesn't count for an eclipse. 90% or even 99% coverage is not good enough. If you are traveling to the eclipse you need to be in 100% totality, anything else is a waste of time. Hard to explain, but trust me. On a powder day if the neighbor resort gets 10" and you only get 9", it's all good, but it doesn't work like that for an eclipse. And the closer you get to the centerline the longer you will have in totality. The last few miles don't make a big difference but the first few do. Like Middlebury, VT which has less than a minute but Burlington has over 3.

2) The really good stuff starts to happen about 15 minutes before totality, don't waste this time staring at the crescent sun through your eclipse glasses. Take them off and observe all around you. Look for: crazy sharp and dark shadows on the ground, metallic gray lighting, approaching shadow on the horizon and shadow bands.

3) Unless you're a professional photographer don't waste too much time taking photos. They are going to suck anyway and the next total eclipse in the US is in 21 years. Just soak it all in with your eyes and let the pros get a shot of the corona. Maybe setup a GoPro and get a wide video of your group (the reactions are the best) and try to get the sun in too.

 

[letitsnow1]

And stick to paved roads if your not ready for mud season

 

[Edd]

We’re gonna be a few miles short of totality. I’ll try to have fun anyway.

 

[skiur]

I really don't care much, I'll be at K and my plan was to watch it from the peak bar but for some stupid reason they are closing the lifts at 2. Guess I'll watch from bay 1.

 

[Zermatt]

We’re gonna be a few miles short of totality. I’ll try to have fun anyway.

What does that mean? Are you in prison? Why can’t you get into totality?

 

[skiur]

What does that mean? Are you in prison? Why can’t you get into totality?

I'll be a few miles short as well and just don't care about it enough to get into totality.

 

[Edd]

What does that mean? Are you in prison? Why can’t you get into totality?

The wife rented a house and we’re having some guests. Looks to be a cool hang so we’ll all be there when it hits. Hope to ski in the morning at Cannon or BW, we’ll be in Bethlehem.

 

[KustyTheKlown]

I really don't care much, I'll be at K and my plan was to watch it from the peak bar but for some stupid reason they are closing the lifts at 2. Guess I'll watch from bay 1.

apparently because of the potential for flash freeze in the darkness. everyone is closing skiing early.

i too am not that excited/into it/deviating from normal life. if it was a saturday i'd be like 'oh cool a thing i can easily do and ski'. on a monday its a big nope. will be working in nj/nyc as usual on a monday afternoon.

 

[MidnightJester]

apparently because of the potential for flash freeze in the darkness. everyone is closing skiing early.

If you know or anyone knows the level of closings?
As in they are Closing for the day early without reopening that day? or Closing lifts then reopening them later?

 

[KustyTheKlown]

I think it was Jay I read is closing for the day for skiing at 2. Tram rides for viewing only

 

[letitsnow1]

I'll be watching from work in so vt. Thought about taking off and heading to Lake Champlain but I don't care enough about it and don't want to deal with traffic

 

[abc]

Watching the partial is somewhat interesting as you can watch the shadow march across the sun’s surface. I’ve done that in the last eclipse in NYC 6 years ago.

But, it’s just like a cloud passing in front of the sun. Nothing special. (Apart from the bragging right of saying you have seen a solar eclipse, which after all only happens once or twice in most people’s life time)

You don’t get to see the corona and other effect that only in a totality. That’s why I’m taking the day off (and cutting class) going to the totality zone.

 

[Zermatt]

If you know or anyone knows the level of closings?
As in they are Closing for the day early without reopening that day? or Closing lifts then reopening them later?

Not likely, the eclipse is late in the afternoon.

With the drop in solar radiation it does make sense that a flash freeze is possible

 

[Edd]

Even where I’m at it promises to be interesting (assuming we don’t get clouded out). The animation on this page demonstrates what it should look like. I’m hopeful it’s accurate.

Bethlehem New Hampshire eclipse viewing information for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | eclipse2024.org

Information about the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8 2024!

eclipse2024.org

 

[KustyTheKlown]

Even where I’m at it promises to be interesting (assuming we don’t get clouded out). The animation on this page demonstrates what it should look like. I’m hopeful it’s accurate.

Bethlehem New Hampshire eclipse viewing information for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | eclipse2024.org

Information about the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8 2024!

eclipse2024.org

cool website. did not realize it would be so striking even down here in nyc area

 

[Zermatt]

Even where I’m at it promises to be interesting (assuming we don’t get clouded out). The animation on this page demonstrates what it should look like. I’m hopeful it’s accurate.

Bethlehem New Hampshire eclipse viewing information for the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | eclipse2024.org

Information about the total solar eclipse in North America on April 8 2024!

eclipse2024.org

You’re nuts, but okay. Why not just move like 5 miles and see a total eclipse? You could ignore what I wrote initially but close doesn’t count. You won’t see the corona, it won’t be dark.

 

[skiur]

You’re nuts, but okay. Why not just move like 5 miles and see a total eclipse? You could ignore what I wrote initially but close doesn’t count. You won’t see the corona, it won’t be dark.

Some people just don't care, like me. If your into it then good, go enjoy it. I personally could care less. To each their own.

 

[Edd]

You’re nuts, but okay. Why not just move like 5 miles and see a total eclipse? You could ignore what I wrote initially but close doesn’t count. You won’t see the corona, it won’t be dark.

The house is rented and it’s not my thing, it’s hers I’m just along for the ride. It’s happening in ski country which is convenient for my selfish purposes, seems like we’re lucky to see what’s available.

 

[raisingarizona]

Watching the partial is somewhat interesting as you can watch the shadow march across the sun’s surface. I’ve done that in the last eclipse in NYC 6 years ago.

But, it’s just like a cloud passing in front of the sun. Nothing special. (Apart from the bragging right of saying you have seen a solar eclipse, which after all only happens once or twice in most people’s life time)

You don’t get to see the corona and other effect that only in a totality. That’s why I’m taking the day off (and cutting class) going to the totality zone.

Yeah, I don't get it.

 

[crippity]

If weather cooperates its seems like places are doing some fun partying and i am cool with that. Might be alchemist for it. They seem to have good set up planned