Solar Eclipse

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  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Up here in northern Alberta the moon only crossed over the bottom 1/4 - 1/3 of the sun. Looked at it a few times through a welding helmet.
     
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  3. Rocknroller4

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    We caught it here in Oregon just fine. Got quite dark, cold and totality. Surprised it didn't last long though. About two minutes.
     
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  4. bzinger

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    Grabbed a beer ..opened garage door ..put cardboard glasses on ...looked up .
    Threw glasses in trash ..closed garage ..back in recliner now .
    Ho hum .
     
  5. wsyrob

    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    IMG_1665.JPG Not quite total but got a great view from my deck. Beer Eclipse
     
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  6. pattyj

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    People spent thousands for equipment just for this one special day.
     
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  7. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    wsyrob Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    IMG_1679.JPG Pretty cool crescent shaped shadows on the deck through the trees
     
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  10. pattyj

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    April 4 2024 is the next eclipse.
     
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  11. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Thanks for the heads up ! Ill start saving up for it now lol.
     
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