Solar Eclipse

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  1. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    In Seattle it got kinda dark like when the sunset starts but yet had a different shade then any sunset Ive seen.
     
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  3. pattyj

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    Here it reminds me of a tornado in the area a different kind of darkness.
     
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  4. rcelmo

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    Heavy cloud cover in KC KS. Got to see about 95% before and 95%
    after. Missed seeing total coverage by just a whisker. Sure got dark.
     
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  5. pattyj

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    Does your app say what direction its moving?
     
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    I watched on a NASA live feed while pinching a loaf at a pilot.
    Not very exciting but without proper eye wear I'm just stupid enough to try take a peek an burn my retinas.
    Especially since I'm not in a totality path.
     
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    All we got was some shade in salt lake. The last eclipse 15 years ago got DARK. this was the weakest eclipse I've seen yet.
     
  9. Roberts450

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    The spot is moving from west to east.
     
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    Awesome!!!!! So glad I took the time to watch
     
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  11. pattyj

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    thank you
     
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