Eclipse questions
Apr 8, 2024 16:41:59 #
Son-in-law's photo then my manipulation, Photo taken in Ulster County, NY, not far from Hudson River. Taken, I believe, with cell phone.
Apr 8, 2024 16:54:19 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
I have just finished the big event here in Westchester ny, I followed the whole show from the very first of the moment. It started with little cloud in the sky at 2:00pm, I snapped a shot in every 10 min. till after 3:15 pm, then the cloud started moving in and I have to stop, the sky was darkening, at least I show the peak moment of 90%. Too bad I couldn't see the the s Sun leaving out of the Moon like 2017. So this time I have only see half of it! I am happy any way!
I will post up some of them when I finished their editing!
I will post up some of them when I finished their editing!
Apr 8, 2024 21:52:08 #
MWojton wrote:
So it just dawned on me today ( the day before the eclipse) that I should try and get some shots of it. I am north of Philly in the 91% totality zone. I know you need filters for your cameras and phones ( which I don’t have). But I do have glasses. Is holding my glasses over the lens safe?
Also, an article I read said that for a few minutes during totality, it is safe to remove the filters. I wonder if that will be safe in my area (at 91%)?
Also, an article I read said that for a few minutes during totality, it is safe to remove the filters. I wonder if that will be safe in my area (at 91%)?
Nothing to photograph, little to see.
I think that we were 95% and got a nice yellow light, that my camera would not faithfuly record.
Boris
Apr 8, 2024 23:02:34 #
MWojton wrote:
Just go to Nasa.com they will have great pics you can download. So it just dawned on me today ( the day before the eclipse) that I should try and get some shots of it.
MWojton wrote:
Use a solar shade or welding glass.I am north of Philly in the 91% totality zone. I know you need filters for your cameras and phones ( which I don’t have). But I do have glasses. Is holding my glasses over the lens safe?
MWojton wrote:
No. 91% is not totality. 91% is a partial eclipse. Do not look directly at a partial eclipse. Also, an article I read said that for a few minutes during totality, it is safe to remove the filters. I wonder if that will be safe in my area (at 91%)?
Sorry for the late reply. Hope you got good answers.
Apr 8, 2024 23:11:03 #
In one of the few spots north of Dallas that afforded some very good photo ops amid the clouds. The sky parted like the Red Sea and we were treated to an awesome totality. Got some good pics and I am relieved and happy.
Apr 8, 2024 23:16:56 #
MWojton wrote:
Here are some pics from NASA from todays EclipseSo it just dawned on me today ( the day before the eclipse) that I should try and get some shots of it. I am north of Philly in the 91% totality zone. ...
https://www.delmarvanow.com/picture-gallery/news/local/maryland/2024/04/08/solar-eclipse-2024-nasa-photos-from-across-united-states/73251382007/
Apr 8, 2024 23:31:59 #
Rochester to Buffalo, solid cloud cover during the whole eclipse. Saturday and Sunday, super clear all day. Monday after the eclipse, (6:30pm) skies cleared up, bright stars at night. Oh, well...
Apr 9, 2024 06:40:27 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
wingclui44 wrote:
I have just finished the big event here in Westche... (show quote)
Here are a few taken during the hour between 2:15-3:15pm :
Apr 9, 2024 17:35:55 #
Julian wrote:
Please, define ‘true totality’. I am confused!
Totality is when the sun is completely obscured by the moon. There is no portion of the sun not even the slightest crescent showing. The moon is surrounded by the glow of the sun's corona.
Apr 9, 2024 17:51:55 #
Apr 9, 2024 18:04:58 #
Artcameraman wrote:
Sun is bigger.
If you are questioning how the smaller moon can cover the sun, it's because the sun is so much farther from earth it appears to be almost exactly the same size as the moon.
Apr 9, 2024 20:40:33 #
rwww80a
Loc: Hampton, NH
100% coverage of the sun is totality.
99% is partial coverage. The 1% exposed sunlight is enough to cause issues.
99% is partial coverage. The 1% exposed sunlight is enough to cause issues.
Apr 10, 2024 04:27:18 #
petrochemist
Loc: UK
druthven wrote:
If you are questioning how the smaller moon can cover the sun, it's because the sun is so much farther from earth it appears to be almost exactly the same size as the moon.
Nicely explained.
There are some eclipses where the moon is just a little further away in it's orbit & it is not big enough to cover the sun. These Annular eclipses differ from partial eclipses in that the sun & moon line up perfectly but a ring of the sun's surface is remains visible. There is one of these visible to Argentina & Chile in early October. I gather annular eclipses are slightly rarer than total eclipses but IMO far less photogenic.
Apr 10, 2024 07:55:25 #
Apr 10, 2024 08:27:10 #
Artcameraman wrote:
Just pulling your leg but I guess you have no...
If you used "Quote/Reply" we would all know whose leg you are pulling.
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