DonLever Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Is everyone ready for it? Less than 3 weeks away. If you missed it, a similar near total eclipse will be visible in Vancouver in 2044, 2045, and 2099. From Global News: On Aug. 21, millions of eyes across North America will be glued to the sky in anticipation of a solar eclipse. The natural phenomenon, during which the moon blocks the sun, will last up to three hours in total, according to NASA. But those wanting to catch a glimpse will have to be quick. As it rotates, the eclipse will only last at each location about two minutes and 40 seconds. NASA is also warning viewers to keep safety in mind. The space agency released a statement explaining “eclipse viewing glasses” or “handheld solar viewers” must be used. Staring directly at the eclipse can damage retinas. “It’s common sense not to stare directly at the sun with your naked eyes or risk damaging your vision, and that advice holds true for a partially eclipsed sun,” the agency stated. The organization went on to explain that eye gear must have certification, with a “designated ISO 12312-2 international standard.” The company who created the product and its contact information should be clearly printed on the glasses. It warned that glasses older than three years, or with scratches, should not be used. Ordinary sunglasses — even dark ones — and homemade contraptions aren’t sufficient. Certified eclipse glasses make sure no more than 0.00032 per cent of sunlight is transmitted to the eyes, according to Space.com. Regular sunglasses only protect the eyes from a fraction of sunlight, and are made of different material. Those in Vancouver will be able to view nearly 90 per cent of the sun go dark around 10 a.m. PT. The eclipse will cover over 80 per cent of the sun in Regina, about 70 per cent in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto. In Ottawa and Montreal, the eclipse will cover 60 to 70 per cent, while in Quebec City, Halifax and St. John’s, it will cover 60 per cent. <img class="story-img" src="https://shawglobalnews.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/16466224-e1500993654595.jpg?quality=70&#038;strip=all&#038;w=512&#038;h=288&#038;crop=1" alt="In this May 20, 2012, file photo, the annular solar eclipse is seen as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains from downtown Denver."> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 So we'll notice it get really dark for 2 min? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penxv Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 These things seem to happen more often than they suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Not sure I've ever experienced a solar eclipse, though being that it's not a total one, I'm not sure how extreme it'll seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwags Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 2 hours ago, HI5 said: These things seem to happen more often than they suggest. Yeah, but they rarely happen this far north. The Mid-Western States usually is the perfect place to witness them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLever Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share Posted August 4, 2017 2 hours ago, HI5 said: These things seem to happen more often than they suggest. You may be confused with Lunar eclipses. They occur much more often solar eclipses. I lived in Vancouver more than 50 years and never an solar eclipse so near complete. I think there was one like 40% visible in Vancouver about 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I don't really care to stare at the sun, I'd rather just experience day turning to night and back to day again. Here's hoping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 9 hours ago, HI5 said: These things seem to happen more often than they suggest. Lol fake science. Big designated ISO 12312-2 international standard glasses at it again just wanting that mad bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soosoodeff Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Day before yesterday... 3 days in row i noticed orange moon that moved faster than usual. Tf orange mooon??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soosoodeff Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Blood moon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 If this smoke is still going to be around by the 21st (I sure hope not!), this will look very eerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Chances are that it will be cloudy/rainy that day, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldoescobar Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Lancaster said: Chances are that it will be cloudy/rainy that day, lol. Yep im guessing a 90-95% chance of rain/overcast sky that day. Its Vancouver, what else could possibly happen ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kragar Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, DonLever said: That's a cool graphic, thanks for sharing it. Interesting to see the one in 2044... almost all of Alberta will be in the dark for that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedestroyerofworlds Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 On 8/4/2017 at 6:46 PM, Kragar said: That's a cool graphic, thanks for sharing it. Interesting to see the one in 2044... almost all of Alberta will be in the dark for that one. There are plenty of Albertans who are in the dark for a lot of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragar Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 1 hour ago, thedestroyerofworlds said: There are plenty of Albertans who are in the dark for a lot of things. Not sure I could have given you a better setup than I did Gotta love it when a plan comes together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shotgun Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Odds are Canucks will never win a Cup before then. The universe is pretty consistant, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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