Anonymous wrote:If it is not a total eclipse, you only see the sun. In a total eclipse, you see the Corona. The only time you can see it is during a total eclipse.

What's a Corona?

Just better plan for the next one in 2024

Anonymous wrote:I'm not a science person, but can anyone tell me why this is that big of a deal? Even in DC it will be mostly a full eclipse.

+1. Why has this been on someone's calendar since 1991?? Is it THAT big of a deal? Plus aren't you NOT supposed to look at a solar eclipse. I know everyone will say - oh I have protective eye wear - but do you really trust that the paper glasses you buy from Amazon for $5 are not going to be counterfeit?

If it is not a total eclipse, you only see the sun. In a total eclipse, you see the Corona. The only time you can see it is during a total eclipse.

Anonymous wrote:I'm not a science person, but can anyone tell me why this is that big of a deal? Even in DC it will be mostly a full eclipse.

It will go entirely dark for 2.5 minutes. No sun.

I'm not a science person, but can anyone tell me why this is that big of a deal? Even in DC it will be mostly a full eclipse.

Anonymous wrote:Hotels are booked right in the path of the eclipse. Drive down that day - it happens from like 2-4 pm. Drive out at 4 pm and stop somewhere at 7-8 pm; you will be able to find hotels 2-3 hours away and then it's also 2-3 hrs less drive time the next day.

I would not advice this...I think traffic will be exceptionally bad with a few million people having the same idea.

Hotels are booked right in the path of the eclipse. Drive down that day - it happens from like 2-4 pm. Drive out at 4 pm and stop somewhere at 7-8 pm; you will be able to find hotels 2-3 hours away and then it's also 2-3 hrs less drive time the next day.

Anonymous wrote:What is going to be bad is the drive back the next day. 95 is going to be a parking lot as everyone tries to get back to work on Tuesday.

SC is the closest point for everyone from Key West to Boston, or 71 million....

What is going to be bad is the drive back the next day. 95 is going to be a parking lot as everyone tries to get back to work on Tuesday.

Anonymous wrote:What is the closest place e to DC to see the eclipse? I'm looking to drive down to see it in a day, Spend one night in a hotel and drive back the following day.

But, you will find most of the rooms are booked. I am staying in Columbia; booked the room in January.

Good luck

(this had been on my calendar since 1991)

Anonymous wrote:What is the closest place e to DC to see the eclipse? I'm looking to drive down to see it in a day, Spend one night in a hotel and drive back the following day.

Good luck getting a hotel nearby or even an Air BnB. I would plan stay a couple of hours away and give yourself lots of time in the drive there in the morning.

I'd say Columbia, SC. It's about 7 hours.

South Carolina.

What is the closest place e to DC to see the eclipse? I'm looking to drive down to see it in a day, Spend one night in a hotel and drive back the following day.