Total eclipse - April 8 2024

[Baggsy]

There's going to be a group ride from Ottawa to some island on the St Lawrence, although they're not sure how crowded it will be. I might take the inflatable mattress down to Welland or Fort Erie and sleep over at the in laws to catch it. Sat or Sun is bike maintenance day for the school though, so the timing might be tight.

 

[mimico_polak]

I have an extra spot in my driveway if anyone wants free parking in Hamilton to see the show. We're a quick and pleasant walk to Gage Park, which has some wide open fields that should be a decent spot to view...

I’ll let my wife know if she wants to go with the kids!

 

[GreyGhost]

I’ll let my wife know if she wants to go with the kids!

You're too late.

I wonder how busy go train will be? Hop on and watch from there. Don't get off.

 

[backmarkerducati]

Is looking up during an eclipse actually any worse than any other time??

Not really, but odds are people won't stare at the bare sun for an extended period of time (or have a reason to) while during an eclipse they will.

 

[GreyGhost]

Not really, but odds are people won't stare at the bare sun for an extended period of time (or have a reason to) while during an eclipse they will.

Exactly. When it is 99.6% covered, it doesn't feel so bright so people will stare at it but the 0.4% is still bad for you.

 

[Wingboy]

I'll maybe watch it on tv. Maybe.

 

[matthew]

 

[backmarkerducati]

At work we tell everyone "don't look into the laser with remaining eye".... Also good advice here.

 

[Green Meenie]

 

[MacDoc]

Who is heading to St Thomas ?

UPDATE: Clouds May Move Out Just in Time for the Solar Eclipse on Monday in Parts of Southern Ontario at the Expense of Eastern Ontario

We are on the eve of the total solar eclipse set to dim the skies across Southern Ontario on Monday. With the event about 24 hours away, our confidence in the viewing conditions within our region is sharpening. Clear skies are crucial for those looking to fully experience the eclipse, a phenomenon e

instantweatherinc.com

 

[Wingboy]

No interest whatsoever.

 

[Baggsy]

Who is heading to St Thomas ?
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UPDATE: Clouds May Move Out Just in Time for the Solar Eclipse on Monday in Parts of Southern Ontario at the Expense of Eastern Ontario

We are on the eve of the total solar eclipse set to dim the skies across Southern Ontario on Monday. With the event about 24 hours away, our confidence in the viewing conditions within our region is sharpening. Clear skies are crucial for those looking to fully experience the eclipse, a phenomenon e

instantweatherinc.com

The good news is that meteorologists, like economists, are paid big bucks to be wrong, which they often are.

 

[robertv19]

I believe '79 was the last total eclipse in Ontario. I remember them making a big deal about it in school, but back then you had to buy a special piece of glass to view it safely, which none of us did. So we basically missed actually viewing it. I wouldn't mind seeing it first hand once in my life, especially since it's not that far to get to an area with totality. A friend of mine on the west coast is making a special trip to Texas just to see it. Helps that we have a mutual friend living there too.

I think we sat in class and watched it on TV if memory serves.

My dad used his welding glass to view it.

 

[timtune]

Looks like a drive to Aylmer for lunch could put us in the totality path........Gotta love being retired.

 

[mimico_polak]

Looks like a drive to Aylmer for lunch could put us in the totality path........Gotta love being retired.

So not gonna join the million in Niagara Falls!?

 

[Mad Mike]

I'm heading to my place in Burlington -- 100% for 1.5 minutes.

Great tool for figuring out your location: https://nso.edu/for-public/eclipse-map-2024/

 

[MacDoc]

Can you imagine how crowded that road out to the tip of Pelee Island will be

This is the 1st place in Canada that will see the eclipse — and totality for more than 3 minutes​

Pelee Island, Ont., in Lake Erie is in the middle of the path of totality​

CBC News · Posted: Apr 05, 2024 1:59 PM EDT | Last Updated: April 6

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/canada-first-place-eclipse-1.7164854

 

[Malks]

No interest whatsoever.

I thought it was just me. From all the hype around it I was beginning to think I must be the only one.

 

[Wingboy]

Social Media frenzy and then clouds. Lol
Meanwhile, hotels and motels are cashing in. People driving from everywhere to Niagara only to see clouds. Ripoff!

 

[Scuba Steve]

In fort Erie took the van nice riverside spot to spend the day with the family. If it's clear it will be a bonus. Stayed over last night woke up had a shower and breakfast.

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