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re: Small Towns Brace for Total Solar Eclipse
Posted on 8/29/23 at 5:31 pm to Pisco
Posted on 8/29/23 at 5:31 pm to Pisco
I drove to the 2017 in central Oregon, which was an easy drive. Found a farmer's field where he had porta potties set up and a couple of food trucks, paid $20, and slept in the back of my truck with the family. Totally low budget and it was a great experience.
We drove away and immediately started making plans for the 2024 eclipse.
Booked hotel and plane about 2 months ago, (was still pretty reasonable) and we're already excited.
Staying in Waxahachie, TX. One of the differences is that totality lasted about 90 seconds for the 2017 event, but it is supposed to be between 4-5 minutes for the 2024 event (at that location) ... should be spectacular.
If you haven't been in the path of totality, do it. Most amazing natural event I've ever seen, and nothing else even comes close.
We drove away and immediately started making plans for the 2024 eclipse.
Booked hotel and plane about 2 months ago, (was still pretty reasonable) and we're already excited.
Staying in Waxahachie, TX. One of the differences is that totality lasted about 90 seconds for the 2017 event, but it is supposed to be between 4-5 minutes for the 2024 event (at that location) ... should be spectacular.
If you haven't been in the path of totality, do it. Most amazing natural event I've ever seen, and nothing else even comes close.
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Posted on 8/29/23 at 6:53 pm to Scott68
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If you haven't been in the path of totality, do it. Most amazing natural event I've ever seen, and nothing else even comes close.
I couldn't agree more. My brother and I drove half of Missouri to find clear sky. And it was the most spectacular thing I've ever seen. To see the sun's corona shooting out, while having a hawk land behind us to roost for the night, and crickets start chirping. Just amazing stuff.
I've priced flights and hotels for Texas. Anybody who stays right in the path will pay outrageous prices. But within a 2 hour drive is not big deal yet.
Louisiana's eclipse in the 80's was NOT a total eclipse, it was annular, and around a 99% eclipse. Not the same thing at all. If at all possible you need to see a total solar eclipse during your life.
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