I don't get the Eclipse madness!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

Really? It didn't impress you about the strength and importance of the sun? You didn't talk about how completely freaked out civilizations must have been thousands of years ago? You weren't awed by the cooler temps and darkness? Totality is amazing and worth the miserable traffic home yesterday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

It's not hype. That's the wrong word. It is incredible for many people. It's not for you and millions or billions of others. That's okay.

I was in totality yesterday, luckily at my house. I can absolutely see making a major effort to be in a magical place for it in 21 years. It's worth it to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

Really? It didn't impress you about the strength and importance of the sun? You didn't talk about how completely freaked out civilizations must have been thousands of years ago? You weren't awed by the cooler temps and darkness? Totality is amazing and worth the miserable traffic home yesterday.

The traffic was absolutely miserable. But I'm actually glad so many people made the journey to watch.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Yes, can confirm. Similar experience in Ohio except we made a camping trip out of it and stayed the two nights. Definitely worth the 7-hour trip there and 9-hour trip back today. I would do it again but I would never just get back in the car and make the drive directly afterward. We got to really sit and take it in, we may or may not have used some recreational substances, and then gather around the campfire in the evening. And the weather was warm and perfect the whole time. I will definitely repeat in 2044 even though I'll be old.

[Anonymous]

I traveled to be in the path of totality in Ohio yesterday. I was so excited about the trip, and even more excited when the sun decided to shine. Given so many people who found the experience nearly transcendental, I guess I was expecting more during totality.

It didn’t get as dark as I was expecting. I did see a few birds fly across the sky, but that was about it as far as wildlife. It was definitely interesting, but not as awe-inspiring as I thought it was going to be. I think I enjoyed watching the moon’s shadow slowly encroaching on the sun more.

My drive home today took a couple hours longer than a normal Tuesday, about 8 as opposed to 6 hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I traveled to be in the path of totality in Ohio yesterday. I was so excited about the trip, and even more excited when the sun decided to shine. Given so many people who found the experience nearly transcendental, I guess I was expecting more during totality.

It didn’t get as dark as I was expecting. I did see a few birds fly across the sky, but that was about it as far as wildlife. It was definitely interesting, but not as awe-inspiring as I thought it was going to be. I think I enjoyed watching the moon’s shadow slowly encroaching on the sun more.

My drive home today took a couple hours longer than a normal Tuesday, about 8 as opposed to 6 hours.

Were you in the middle of a crowded area, or out in a rural place? I find it's MUCH more awe-inspiring when you're alone or just with a few people, than in the middle of a city or a crowd. At least, that's what I experienced in 2017. Truly surreal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

It's not hype. That's the wrong word. It is incredible for many people. It's not for you and millions or billions of others. That's okay.

I was in totality yesterday, luckily at my house. I can absolutely see making a major effort to be in a magical place for it in 21 years. It's worth it to me.

+100
My spouse insisted we plan our 2017 vacation to be in the path of totality and I couldn't understand what the big deal was. I may or may not have been kind of sulky about it. But my mind was truly blown when we experienced it, out in the middle of nowhere. I am forever grateful to my spouse!

[Anonymous]

I’ll take a beach sunset over a total eclipse any day of the week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll take a beach sunset over a total eclipse any day of the week.

Ok?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

Really? It didn't impress you about the strength and importance of the sun? You didn't talk about how completely freaked out civilizations must have been thousands of years ago? You weren't awed by the cooler temps and darkness? Totality is amazing and worth the miserable traffic home yesterday.

The traffic was absolutely miserable. But I'm actually glad so many people made the journey to watch.

The traffic wasn't bad, at all. We drove for hours, but the traffic wasn't bad. The totality was not in this area, only certain areas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I traveled to be in the path of totality in Ohio yesterday. I was so excited about the trip, and even more excited when the sun decided to shine. Given so many people who found the experience nearly transcendental, I guess I was expecting more during totality.

It didn’t get as dark as I was expecting. I did see a few birds fly across the sky, but that was about it as far as wildlife. It was definitely interesting, but not as awe-inspiring as I thought it was going to be. I think I enjoyed watching the moon’s shadow slowly encroaching on the sun more.

My drive home today took a couple hours longer than a normal Tuesday, about 8 as opposed to 6 hours.

Were you in the middle of a crowded area, or out in a rural place? I find it's MUCH more awe-inspiring when you're alone or just with a few people, than in the middle of a city or a crowd. At least, that's what I experienced in 2017. Truly surreal.

There were small crowds in certain areas - so not "crowded", but an opportunity to enjoy life in the moment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ll take a beach sunset over a total eclipse any day of the week.

But did you know that during an eclipse, there’s a 360 degree sunrise glow all around you? I saw that on several videos people posted and didn’t realize that was part of the totality experience. I think it would definitely be worth it to see. A sunrise, like a beach sunset, is amazing. To have it surrounding you in all directions would be spectacular.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

Really? It didn't impress you about the strength and importance of the sun? You didn't talk about how completely freaked out civilizations must have been thousands of years ago? You weren't awed by the cooler temps and darkness? Totality is amazing and worth the miserable traffic home yesterday.

Would it still have been worth it if it were cloudy? Or do you really need good conditions to appreciate the beauty and wonder of it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

Really? It didn't impress you about the strength and importance of the sun? You didn't talk about how completely freaked out civilizations must have been thousands of years ago? You weren't awed by the cooler temps and darkness? Totality is amazing and worth the miserable traffic home yesterday.

The traffic was absolutely miserable. But I'm actually glad so many people made the journey to watch.

The traffic wasn't bad, at all. We drove for hours, but the traffic wasn't bad. The totality was not in this area, only certain areas.

Holy moly, someone experienced different traffic than you? It’s almost like people could have travelled to different areas to view the eclipse or something.

You people crack me up

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC was nowhere near the Path of Totality in 2017, just like it wasn't yesterday (2024).

People don't seem to understand that being within the Path of Totality is a completely different experience from just being on the same continent as the Path of Totality.

I was on the edge of a lake in central Ohio yesterday under a clear blue sky. It was spectacular. Worth every minute of the 11-hour drive to get back home in traffic afterward. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Nope. Saw totality in SC in 2017 and it was cool, but absolutely NOT worth any sort of drive and had we not been in the area for a family event would never have done it. Definitely did not need to do it again. The hype is still just hype.

Really? It didn't impress you about the strength and importance of the sun? You didn't talk about how completely freaked out civilizations must have been thousands of years ago? You weren't awed by the cooler temps and darkness? Totality is amazing and worth the miserable traffic home yesterday.

The traffic was absolutely miserable. But I'm actually glad so many people made the journey to watch.

The traffic wasn't bad, at all. We drove for hours, but the traffic wasn't bad. The totality was not in this area, only certain areas.

Holy moly, someone experienced different traffic than you? It’s almost like people could have travelled to different areas to view the eclipse or something.

You people crack me up

It's amazing to me that these are fully functioning adults 🤣.