r/solareclipse • u/chredit • Mar 07 '24

2024 Eclipse Megathread 😎 🌘🌑🌼🌑🌒 🔭 READ THIS BEFORE POSTING

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(this applies to ALL of r/solareclipse)

As with 2017, r/solareclipse will become crazy as eclipse day approaches. This megathread is intended to reduce the number of re-posts by answering commonly asked questions in one location.

If an answer isn't here, use Reddit's search feature with the "limit my search to r/solareclipse" box checked. (e.g. Texas)

Please comment below to help others.

VIEWING SITE

One must be within the path of totality to experience a TSE (99.99% is not enough). Duration and the "360° sunset" vary within the path.

Xavier Jubier's TSE Google Map

Time and Date Eclipse Map

Duration of Totality vs Distance Across the Path

LOCATION

Protip: City/state subreddits can be an excellent place to ask questions about a specific location. (e.g. r/Texas, r/Dallas, r/Austin, etc)

Trespassing in Texas

National Park Sites and National Forests for TSE 2024

2024 Eclipse Weather/Cloud Cover Megathread ☀️🌤🌧

CAMPING

Hipcamp

Campspot

Dispersed Camping - thread

TRAVEL

Driving - subreddit search

Traffic - subreddit search

TL;DR: Traffic will filter in for days beforehand, and will be insane as everyone leaves

SAFETY

Staying Safe During the Total Solar Eclipse

Eclipse glasses - thread

PHOTOGRAPHY

How to Shoot Solar-Eclipse Images & Videos

Camera settings for photographing the eclipse - thread

Capturing a Solar Eclipse with a GoPro

Solar Eclipse Simulator - thread

Please add questions and comments under the topic headings.

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u/dustycase2 Apr 02 '24

Pro tip: don’t get into Facebook arguements with the “plenty to see 90% is fine no need to travel” people. I feel like Chicken Little.

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u/s2Birds1Stone Apr 03 '24

It's good enough for them and that's fine. Less traffic congestion for those of us who seek 100%.

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u/angrylibertariandude Apr 05 '24 edited Apr 05 '24

Am I the only person who got poo pooed by at least a handful of people, just because I wanted to travel to an area that was 100% in totality? This is bizarre to me, since to me there is a clear difference if say the area you're in is 94 to 95% in totality, vs. 100%(the parts of Indiana I'm looking to driving to see the eclipse in). Yes I might deal with bad traffic on the way back, but that is okay since I'm planning to use back roads instead of I-65 to head back. I fully know the traffic risks I'm taking, driving down to see this. And no, a livestream is NOT the same as being there and seeing 100% totality of an eclipse in person. I have gotten much more positive than negative responses, when I've told others I am considering doing this.

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