Why The 2024 Solar Eclipse Is A Huge Deal

[@SharewareWizard]

this eclipse only being visible to one half of the planet should put an end to all that flat earth debate, right?....right?!?

[@rehatbir.]

You would think that people will think rationally 😂

[@rais1953]

No. Because nobody who's been to school believes that nonsense anyway, they only perpetuate it for the clicks.

[@samuelmorrison148]

*crickets crickets*

[@krishp1104]

yeah but the earth is a parabolic spheroid I'm not falling for your tricks

[@ANTSEMUT1]

​@@rehatbir.It's pretty impressive how profoundly obtuse F.E are

[@niklasneighbor6726]

There was a solar eclipse where I live when I was 7. Our class spent the whole week preparing for it, handing out those glasses etc. when the day of the eclipse arrived… we had the thickest fog I had ever witnessed. Couldn’t see neither sun nor moon. The newspaper the next day published a "photo of the solar eclipse" in our town the next day, which was just a blank white image.

[@Abraham_writes_random_code]

Same same, round the late 90s

[@EvaMetalhankle]

Ahahahah even though it may had beendisappointing for you guys.. Nowadays it may be something you laugh about, yeah? Especially, the newspaper photo!

[@2engjnr2]

I love your news paper editors sense of humour 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheInfintyithGoofball]

​@@2engjnr2 same.

[@Alex_the_liquid]

Yeah same but we didnt have fog we just werent allowed to go outside. I hated it

[@sadieandpeter2892]

I live directly in the path of totality and it was SO cool! It immediately felt like nighttime and it got way colder too. I also saw the crescent shaped shadows! It was such a cool experience, especially knowing a full total eclipse wont happen in the same area for another 400 years!

[@louzo5175]

wait the imidiate temperature drop is so cool too

[@potterheadriddlesimp]

It was my birthday that day too! Best birthday gift ever 🎉

[@namjoons_passport]

@@potterheadriddlesimp DAMMNNNN YOU ARE SOOO LUCKY!!

[@mentat1341]

When I was in college 30 years ago I took an astronomy class and the professor was an eclipse chaser. I hope she has a good spot to see this one.

[@myheartwillstopinjoy8142]

Ecplise chaser is the coolest description of an astronomy related thing I heard in a while

[@Skunkanoid]

@@myheartwillstopinjoy8142 It almost sounds like a class in an online game lmao

[@alegoncalves472]

Yeah 😊 xd​@@Skunkanoid

[@budgetnot]

Sad I live outside the path, and have no chance to get there. I am a fan of space and a total solar eclipse would be insane for me to see. Anyone who sees it, I wish you have a great time.

[@jaimejimenez2555]

I hope u have a great time too still and thank u

[@shannonsmith924]

I’m going to definitely try to see it even though I work that day. Hoping for no clouds.

[@-bone_collector-]

i live in the path of totality!! absolutely so excited!! shame you don't get to see it though

[@chococookie7158]

❤️

[@kat0na_cat]

I’m lucky and am in the path of totalaliation 😄

[@Ron_EZ]

Yeah the eclipse was a bummer in San Antonio TX! It was way too cloudy! 😕😭

[@ඩඩඩඩඩඩඩඩඩඩ]

Me who lives in south asia: 💀👍

[@BEHANDSoME21]

What county?

[@jeevantraplordsmobile]

India 😢😢😢

[@lifles2]

Indian here. I remember seeing total se back during 2020 lockdown, and 1-2 more. They are not as rare. Just hype.

[@lifles2]

20th March 2034. Remember the date

[@MichaelJ-wr6uv]

India

[@kn11102]

I’m in Cleveland and we got to see the total eclipse! You immediately feel the temperature drop, wind picks up, and we could look at the sun without eclipse glasses when the moon is exactly over it. It looks insane in person. Photos don’t do it justice. I’m so grateful I got to experience this :)

[@nerdloser9987]

I was in the path of totality as well but it was completey cloudy I didn't even know where the sun was behind the clouds.. it did turn super dark though which was still really cool

[@fvnt0miix953]

Imo the total eclipse was nothing too spectacular to see especially because we’ve already seen photos and videos online. Tbh those photos and videos look better than what you see in person lol. However, the temperature drop and the wind is something I did not expect. Also, I’m surprised how bright the city was even when the sun was almost completely blocked. We had clear skies, the total eclipse lasted 1 minute, but the sky was as bright as the dust/dawn. It was darker than before the eclipse, but definitely not like night time. If you missed it, it looks like what they show online: black moon in the middle, a ring of sunlight round it, but the sky was not pitch black at all.

[@andimproud]

Same here in Dallas! Such an amazing experience. All the neighbors were out. Kids at the school across the street were ooooing and aaahhhing. I love space.

[@Rose-rh2rg]

I'm south of you in Akron area. We weren't counting on seeing much given our ever present clouds, but we did! It was amazing, all the more so as I honestly wasn't expecting to see it.

[@PiperAndMay]

SAME im in the south tho-

[@chicken]

I hope to see a total solar eclipse in my lifetime, it sounds incredible.

[@He_Roblox]

Look at it without glasses!

[@He_Roblox]

Totality is safe guys don't be misinformed, you won't see anything if u use these glasses during totality

[@herfirst1017]

I remember one in the 90s I'm 4....I was told don't look so I didn't.

[@herfirst1017]

40

[@wmrustycox]

There was an eclipse when I was a kid in the 60s... our teacher had told us not to look directly at the sun ..especially during this event... but she taught us how to make our own,"camera obscura" using an old cardboard box... it was so cool. Fast forward several decades...I remember what she had taught us ... and made a "camera obscura" to view another eclipse in the around 2019 or so. Funny that I'd still be able to remember what she'd taught us... you know, teachers are great !!! Thanx Ms Ballard (Birath)

[@matthewrowell8518]

Love the story. Just shows how much of impact a good teacher can have

[@aka99]

She’s probably not anymore among the living to get the chance to see it.

[@joshdoeseverything4575]

you can look without any sort of eye protection during totality

[@doctorjango1]

I was in the path of totality during the 2017 eclipse. Don't miss it if you're near. It's pretty amazing.

[@StrawberryAqua]

Same here, and pictures just don’t get it right.

[@johnnycash578]

me too it was cool I'm right under this one Winthrop Me

[@fuzzball7972]

That day sucked, I was at the DMV all day (while it happened) and didn't have glasses to watch it.

[@Emmiiilllyy]

Me too I was in second grade 😂

[@Emmiiilllyy]

Me too I was in second grade 😂

[@lavieenrose-8399]

I live in Canada and when it happened, thick clouds covered the sky so we couldn’t see the solar eclipse. But right after it happened, the sky cleared up and had a perfect sunny weather. 😢

[@ZenGlenn]

But you basically got the same effect either way🤓

[@hansenhenry5438]

I’m sorry man. It was super cloudy here in Oklahoma but about 10 minutes before the sky completely cleared up, it was actually magical 😅

[@SammanAhani]

Wow it's been a week? Plus I heard schools try to make sure not to let you be in a break then so you don't hurt your eyes looking at the sun

[@elitegamer7414]

Same thing happened to me in toronto

[@jacobbaumgardner3406]

Going right over my house, and the math says it’s won’t go over again for another 300 years. Wild.

[@Mystery65344]

Is it just me or does the western hemisphere have a lot more solar eclipses than we do. In the east.

[@Kaviranghari]

​@@Mystery65344 yeah bro geometry sucks.

[@Mystery65344]

@@Kaviranghari like in my area there hasn't been a total solar eclipse since the 80s And I was born 15 years ago.....and not one since then has been total...

[@Kaviranghari]

@@Mystery65344 where i live there wont be any tse for atleast the next 2000 years. Talk about being earlier than necessary.

[@Mystery65344]

@@Kaviranghari where are you from?

[@penguinpaddle743]

It's so sad that my area completly misses the solar eclipses for like another 100 years or even more😭. But I did experience 2 partial solar eclipses, but one was on a cloudy day

[@spyder027]

I live in the path of totality for the eclipse earlier today and it was one of the weirdest and most amazing things I’ve seen. I would highly recommend traveling to wherever the next one is to see it.

[@JoeBlow-ub1us]

Well, travel. it's a beautiful experience and worth it.

[@fl0pZ3]

@@spyder027there is one in iceland in 2026, i hope to see it

[@jaykay1899]

You could travel to see one!

[@Youtube_AlwaysBuggin]

I've never seen a solar eclipse

[@gianna322]

I was in an area where we had a total eclipse for about 3 minutes. It was mind blowing. Truly indescribable.

[@idk-lm5lr]

Y'all! It's on my birthday, and I'm so psyched!!

[@OverWatchMenVid]

Hey me too! Happy birthday to you 😊

[@necromothtv]

Happy Birthday 😊

[@PansyF]

Happy Birthday! Hope it was everything you expected, and more. I myself didn't understand how awesome a total eclipse would be. Blew my mind. I now see why people actually chase them haha

[@damonke7674]

did you get a clear view?

[@jaykay1899]

How was your experience now that it happened?!!

[@raydenn6027]

The eclipse near Exmouth in Western Australia last April was a glorious spectacle. Mercury popping into view at totality was unexpected. We only had a minute of total eclipse time.

[@rais1953]

For readers from outside Australia, Exmouth is a tiny coastal desert town in the tropical north west of Western Australia. Thousands of people crowded in from distant places for a few minutes viewing of the eclipse. Then they were gone. 😅

[@kenny1034]

I took my pfp in Exmouth 😊

[@SisavatManthong-yb1yn]

How

[@angelalewis3645]

That’s amazing!

[@spyder027]

We had Jupiter next to the sun in the eclipse today. I got the eclipse in totality and Jupiter in frame for a few pictures

[@Ginger2882.]

As someone in the zone it was crazy. Dropped what felt like 10-15 degrees and the view of the corona was amazing.

[@Nydaxe]

I just saw it in totality, truly the most incredible thing I have EVER seen!

[@Zynx3232]

truly, truly, amazing.

[@SpaghEdBoi]

​@@hotrdncwby A total solar eclipse is so incredibly beautiful and awe-inspiring for an individual human to witness, let alone any living thing on a celestial body... It has been that way for thousands of years, captivating the minds of artists, scientists, and anyone lucky enough to see it even once in their lifetimes. You're a human being, not a planet, most people never get to see an eclipse without actively placing themselves in the right place at the right time. It's absolutely nothing like watching day turn to night... Nothing like any other natural phenomena on Earth. You shouldn't be the one casting pity... Have you seen a solar eclipse with your own eyes? So you go out often, then? If that's the case I'd love to read an example of a natural event you think is more incredible to witness than a total solar eclipse! I can't think of any...

[@Zynx3232]

@@hotrdncwby just because they think its the most incredible thing they have ever seen, does not, in any way, mean that they dont get out often?? also, dont compare a human lifetime to the lifetime of the earth. not everyone gets to witness an eclipse in totality, because they dont happen very often! the earth is over 2,000 years old, our average lifetime is 70-80 years. total eclipses happen every 20 or so years, in tons of different locations. do you think that, they’re not special, and incredible?

[@Light.Of.Kshahrewar2.0]

*laughs in Australian* *pauses* *cries in Australian*

[@Zephyredd]

same bro, you're not alone.

[@Itzy-Bitzy-Spiders]

Same-

[@leroythelemonoh]

there will be one in sydney in 2028

[@brandonh8944]

One is coming up in Australia

[@Charleybear70]

@@leroythelemonohoh that’s actually really close

[@thatonegirl1271]

It was fun bc my Dad told us to come to his work, me, his coworkers who are like my family, and my parents watched it together. Moments where people come together laughing or in a sense of awe are so cool and moments I'll remember forever.

[@Stxr._.berryz]

Me: watches a educational solar eclipse video and hears corona My whole class: Covid 19!?

[@mtnmosin2740]

sad day... used to be a beer too!

[@247Barcaro]

Those people are too dumb to know what a corona is. The fact that they didn't know what it was before covid says a lot.

[@BeepOnAPage]

@@mtnmosin2740 It still is a beer

[@MadGladiator-_]

I already removed covid from my mind and immediately thought of the beer lol

[@BeepOnAPage]

@@MadGladiator-_ lol

[@ImAnnonymousUser]

Love how exited you are about science. Makes want to learn more because of your enthusiasm👍👍

[@TheInfintyithGoofball]

the best teachers always do that 😁

[@leecowell8165]

She's a Journalist not a Scientist. I really don't listen to Journalists regarding Scientific matters. yeah Jim Al-Khalilii, Brian Cox, Michio Kaku those people work best.

[@wonderdog1210]

so exciting 😊

[@xlynx9]

​@@leecowell8165yeah because journalists usually don't understand the subject matter, so it's inherently less insightful and more sensationalized without explaining the story in a level of detail that's satisfying.

[@hyrulemaster03]

I was in the path of totality when it happened, and I gotta say, I was in absolute awe!

[@stevemurdoch1513]

Oh, Cleo! I could listen to you talk for days! Thanks for the smile!

[@toddline]

You’ve got good taste!

[@MrTeddy12397]

simp

[@Johnny-ci8mw]

We couldn’t see the 2017 eclipse because it was cloudy. I was so excited for this eclipse, but of course, the forecast is cloudy and rainy all day. Hopefully it won’t be so cloudy for the next one… in 75 years when I’m 113 years old.

[@newmanhiding2314]

Saw it in Dallas yesterday. Most amazing thing I’ve ever seen.

[@Skylikesavation]

I’m infinitely annoyed I won’t see a total solar eclipse anytime soon, I will see it partially but apparently the difference between almost and complete totality is massive

[@dharrison6504]

Sorry to confirm this but it is! I was lucky enough to see the total solar eclipse back in (I think) 2017! The moment of totality was crazy! And SUPER cool! But then the eclipse actually lasted a long time after. I remember after we got home you Could still see a chunk of the sun block out, but after totality it goes back to daytime brightness rather quickly!

[@tynj4173]

@@dharrison6504 I lived in FL during that time and it was crazy. I don’t remember if we had a total eclipse there but it got pitch black for a very short period and then the way the natural sunlight looked messed up for a solid 15+ minutes was freaky

[@dharrison6504]

@@tynj4173 it’s definitely crazy! The best part for me was the birds going dead silent and then the bats coming out, all the natural noises just changing so suddenly, it’s crazy!

[@spyder027]

I was in the partial path in 2017 and totality earlier today. The difference is enormous I can’t even describe it. If you can travel do it for the next one

[@Rutabega_NG]

I didn't expect it to be, but it really is a whole other level of amazing.

[@ashleeminnow8453]

I'm taking the entire day off from work to enjoy this :D Edit: had a blast experiencing totality for this eclipse. Had to drive an hour and a half both ways and experienced a lot of road closures due to the tourism but I really enjoyed this magnificent experience

[@ABAtrading]

Tf lmao 😂

[@2engjnr2]

For 4 minutes!? 😳🤣

[@Carlosgnz.]

I mean I guesssss lol

[@rlarno]

Good for you, it is an amazing experience. Did so in 99 in France, drove a couple of hundred kilometres up onto a hill in the countryside. Seeing the moonshadow sweep across the meadows and the reaction of the animals... enjoy.

[@Syffx.]

@@2engjnr24 minutes of totality but around a couple hours of partial eclipse

[@marychristy4135]

I admire him. Yes we are all different no matter what God has in store for us. It’s how we work with it . Thank you God for this fine young man 🙏

[@random-online-guy]

I saw the eclipse without glasses (cuz i was to excited and forgot) and it’s the most beautiful thing ever.

[@ruthandres6588]

During totality you can safely look without glasses

[@ella_cupcake]

@@ruthandres6588Not really. You won’t be immediately blinded but it will hurt your eyes

[@s4dg]

@@ella_cupcake not during totality.

[@marcperras4860]

@@ella_cupcake Its totally safe to remove your glasses when its in the total phase. Lasted 3 minutes near montreal, quebec, canada. Even saw the corona

[@christiangirl2222]

So did the Apostles. Glasses=Just another scam!!!!!

[@christianhuseby842]

living in norway, the effect of a solar ecplipse is negligible

[@EvaMetalhankle]

Oh... yeah... 😬

[@mr.sunmeadow]

REAL

[@jaykay1899]

How so??

[@lisapochecalhoun]

I'm a science geek, and I knew I would thoroughly enjoy seeing totality. I traveled to be there on April 8th, and I felt the "profound sense of awe" you mentioned. It took me by surprise. Totality was an incredible experience.

[@adamlong9031]

Small correction! Special glasses are needed the ENTIRE duration of partial coverage. But if you are in the path of totality, when the sun is fully covered you can take your glasses off and look up with just your eyes. Only then will you see the corona! Just make sure to put the glasses back on when the moon stops covering the sun

[@PeachesCourage]

I immediately thought the NY earthquake a product of this eclipse I looked it up on NASA and it quite possibly is as the Moon can do waves in the ocean as well etc

[@ch535]

​@@PeachesCourage this seems unlikely for a lot of reasons, but mainly because effects don't usually precede their cause by several days. A simpler explanation might be that tectonic plates are always moving and occasionally earthquakes happen as a result. New York does experience small earthquakes fairly often, most people just don't notice them. The last big quake in the state was 2011 (5.8 magnitude), and the last total solar eclipse in New York was in 1925 with no big earthquakes in the area around that time.

[@GoldenTV3]

Also, it's very hard to tell when the totality will exactly end and your eyes can be damaged without you knowing. So it's best to cut it relatively short.

[@adamlong9031]

@@GoldenTV3 you definitely don't want to watch the entire time. But you could always set a timer on your phone. Or get the solar eclipse timer app

[@TheMangoMovement]

I've read you need them even in the path of totality. Don't screw up your eyes!

[@justagirlexisting]

I saw a solar eclipes when I was 7, we were in school and the teachers had a few special glasses and the students all quickly got in line and took turns watching it for a few seconds. Felt like the longest and most beautiful few seconds of my life. I hope I can see it again in the future.

[@tnwhiskey68]

You're right, it is amazing how they have used the saros cycle to predict eclipses for thousands of years.

[@supercraig89day]

4 MINUTES?! Over here in southern Indiana, it lasted for around 2 minutes at the most. Sadly I couldn’t go outside because I lost my glasses but I used my bedroom window as a replacement

[@spyder027]

I saw it for 3:45 in central Indiana

[@jacobhoover2660]

you didnt need your glasses when totality passes, you cant even see it with the glasses when its totally covered, sorry for your loss

[@ruthandres6588]

You could have driven 20 min north and seen a longer totality

[@Rutabega_NG]

Right in the middle of the path it was 4 minutes. The further you get from the middle, the shorter it is. I had 2 minutes too. I could've gotten closer to the middle but I needed to go to work the next day, didn't have time to sit in traffic for hours.

[@duongnguyen-s1i]

lollllll. in the totality, u can remove ur glasses i think

[@xenit7837]

I saw it and it was my first eclipse! It was so cool to have my first be a total one and watching my street go from bright and hot to cold and dark was awesome, i just could help but look up at it every ~10 seconds.

[@alexvasquez2405]

I seen the eclipse without glasses looked at it 100% was awesome and amazing. Bloomdale Ohio

[@ethanschaefer8327]

Yeah if it's just the corona you don't need glasses

[@bacon7112]

I'm in its path! It's supposed to be cloudy all week....

[@TheInfintyithGoofball]

Beaver Dam it! (this was my way of PG cussing for those who didn't notice)

[@sweeeeetlo]

lucky to live in north america

[@tpalmer4829]

It was absolutely spectacular in Burlington Vermont!!! Saw the diamond ring, Saw the totality, It was mind blown. An amazing event for my family and I! Well worth the traffic jam. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Blockh3qd]

Im in Niagara Falls (Canada side) and so many people are coming to watch it that they had to declare a STATE OF EMERGENCY...

[@Arkskii-gf03]

😂 seriously? Why is it a state of emergency? An is there a lot of people there now?

[@jwhisky4128]

How's the weather there in Niagara? Here in Toronto it's cloudy, guess we don't deserve to see it then

[@Blockh3qd]

@@jwhisky4128 it's cloudy, but supposed to clear up soon. Crossing my fingers it does

[@Blockh3qd]

@@Arkskii-gf03 there is around 12000 tourists rn, so not too much

[@Blockh3qd]

Mabye around 3000 more than normal- I'm just glad roads aren't too busy

[@mightymousejesse8647]

When I was in the 2nd grade living in Iowa, we had a solar eclipse path come super close to perfect to our location on May 10th, 1994... Unfortunately our school didn't take the once in a life time opportunity to allow us to experience it and they kept us inside for recess... Figures thought since our school systems fail us in every other area with introducing us to the world of existence.

[@mtnmosin2740]

Found out why the schools keep kids inside. The schools insurance companies. They don't want no kids going to the ER on schools watch with vision problems.

[@PsychoBenches]

It went right over my place. Went completely dark in the middle of the day, then suddenly super bright and sunny 5 minutes later. Amazing experience

[@NightOfCrystals]

I am going to see the total eclipse next week! So excited!!

[@WarpedKarma6471]

My school (in michigan) is heading a few hours down to ohio for it. Very excited since this is like a once in a life time opportunity.

[@meistlazer]

If the clouds don't ruin it...

[@ziphussle]

It’s literally snowing 😂

[@landrum3893]

I was on my boat in the middle of a lake with friends all watching it. It was AMAZING and one of the most memorable moments of my life. Totality and diamond ring. It was actually quite cloudy but they cleared out perfectly.

[@the_biblesecrets]

This is beautiful. I can't wait. Weldone 😊

[@ComputerRouter]

The shadows are one of the coolest things to see. It's like everygap in the leafs of trees become pinhole cameras The other unusual thing to observe is wildlife freaking out. Birds start to rush to roost for the unexpected evening. Our domestic cat was unsettled by the experience of sudden darkness

[@jeffster1070]

We were in the path of totality in parts of Southern Ontario and it was an awe-inspiring site. Beautiful!

[@DanielJarvis-u8v]

My family and I drove 7 hours from Chicago to see it today. It was freakin sick

[@kris8263]

Why 7 hours? A drive to indianapolis is 3 hours.

[@Meow_meow_I_love_cats]

People who saw the total eclipse 👇

[@spicyykels2416]

I drove an hour and a half with some friends to go see the totality eclipse, and it was INCREDIBLE. I would absolutely drive several hours or more to see such a sight again even for just a few minutes. The sun was so completely covered that we could take our glasses off to see it safely, and I’ll never forget the sight.

[@Random_Gamer-sh6pf]

One day. One day I'm not just gonna hear about a total solar eclipse, but see it too

[@Nessa-je6fq]

It’s beautiful !!! I travelled to see some family and OMG ong it was surreal 🥹

[@jaykay1899]

It’s worth it bro. Make you you’re in the path of totality because it’s a COMPLETELY different experience than to not be in the path. If you have the opportunity to travel to one then I highly recommend it. I’m still enchanted by this experience a few days later

[@SirMeow13]

Christians fr saying: "COINCIDENCE? I THINK NOT!"

[@seanw3792]

No such thing as a coincidence

[@Cykolojik1]

Dumb comment award just for you: 🏆

[@laytonmoffett2778]

God made our world so beautiful!

[@LuffySama123]

People watching this on the day of the solar eclipse 👇🏿 [edit OMG SO MANY LIKES

[@CaGirl93003]

I saw it in the path of totality today in Pulaski, NY on the shore of Lake Ontario- it was actually very cool. The best part was the 360° sunset effect it created.

[@kai_lynn]

I was about an hour from the path of totality but sadly my alarm didn't wake me so I woke up two hours after it was over! I was so angry

[@Davide0033]

totally didn't forgot

[@MalachyMckeown]

When tf was it😭

[@LuffySama123]

Yesterday

[@edwinjilabaasa]

What's more crazy than the eclipse is the fact that we can accurately predict it and it's path. Like seriously, who made humans?

[@ChristineAnne-Marie]

The eclipse was literally the coolest thing I've ever seen. Being in the path of totality was insanely awesome!

[@Meepzilluh]

The path of causality???? *GRRRRRIIIIFFFFFFIIIIIIIITH!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@Distant_View]

First good comment in this thread

[@dhayalan86]

I have seen this in US back in 2017

[@benwillis2064]

I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I saw it. It was totally awesome! ✨️ 👌

[@DanielKotovsky]

Why the hell all cosmic things are happening either in Asia or America and not EUROPE?!

[@soisaus564]

cuz the universe has a mutual hatred for that region

[@necrocomicon8]

Because Europe is tiny, it's easier to throw a rock at an oil drum than a soup can.

[@plutonium09]

Punishing yall for the colonization 💀

[@imwelshjesus]

@@soisaus564 Cos it's not blessed by the baby jesus, allegedly.

[@SatanMcLovin]

@@plutonium09And you get rewarded for warcrimes and genocide?

[@Volamek]

You don't need to use the glasses during totality. Special glasses are required during the time leading up to, and after totality.

[@robadams5799]

On May 10, 1994, (my Mom's birthday) I witnessed a partial solar eclipse while in college. It was pretty cool to see that the sun shining through the trees produced thousands of tiny crescents on the ground.

[@SK-zi3sr]

Is it just me or are 90% of total eclipse’s in north America only

[@Jorbanana]

They just get more media attention.

[@pookie9461]

I got to see this one at my sister's place near Indianapolis, and the thing that I found most fascinating is that astronomers don't talk about how it cools down about 10-15°F in the path of totality. That obviously makes intuitive sense, but it's interesting to me.

[@GraniteStateVictoria]

I'm so glad I got to see it. My mouth literally hung open the whole time, even before totality.

[@thepitpatrol]

We live in Arkansas and were blessed to have the perfect day to view it.

[@Jakc_Tk]

It was so amazing. I was in a big field. Everything was so calm and quiet for the entire 4 minutes

[@Gregc63]

Frankly, one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! Was kind of surprised how emotional the experience was!

[@viper_nfsgaming2813]

I subbed for optimistic science and tech 😊😊😊

[@lutsangyramos1923]

It was preety cool!! The was a kindof magenta patch in the corona, it looked really interesting in my dad's telescope

[@stormcry8202]

I saw it in Jackman, Maine (my home state :) It was amazing, with a perfectly clear day to view it in totality.

[@fiblet8223]

I got to see it yesterday, definitely worth it! It was so awesome to see it go dark suddenly, then light again.

[@SoggaSogga]

i saw totality, and although it was cloudy, it was still amazing. the way the rays twinkled were just so unique

[@violet-swim]

The line of totality went right over my town!! it was so cool to watch

[@blacmanish]

I saw it while working in downtown Detroit, and yes, it was awesome.

[@charmaineweerakkody6977]

Beautifully explained❤

[@SoCal780]

I live in Indianapolis and what I witnessed yesterday during the eclipse was nothing short of spectacular. What an experience!

[@pamelanovelli1239]

I did not feel small but was in awe amazed at what God does :) I felt joyful that I was living to see this amazing moment ;)

[@weirdbeard5649]

You are way more interesting than Bill Nye the science guy 💯

[@JoshRafG]

i saw the eclipse a few years ago, it was terrifying and amazing at the same time

[@gouravm]

I’m in Australia and my grandparents said it was in USA I’m hearing so much about them! 🌙☀️

[@thechitaritwins]

i was in school during the solar eclipse and we were in the middle of the path of totality so our entire schedule was changed to fit around it. We were outside for three hours and watched the whole thing. I’ve never seen a total eclipse before! It was one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced ❤

[@mr_graves_]

I'm lucky enough to live in Mountain View Missouri where the Buck Nelson alien festival just happened. There were licence plates from all over the country in my 2000 population town yesterday, all here for the solar eclipse and festival. I'm incredibly lucky to have been able to watch totality right on the steps of my front porch with my wonderful partner without ever having to leave home.

[@richaneesh]

I remember my first one when I was in school and it was so exciting. I knew it back then that I will hear it from you one day and your charm will eclipse my heart ❤️ ❤❤❤❤

[@Metal_Life333]

This was the first one I saw in totality I think I was in Dallas, Texas, but definitely one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen

[@adenbuhl1860]

I think one of the most interesting things about this is that it’s a direct consequence of the inverse square law. The fact they are visually the same size actually shows newtons math behind gravity.

[@Dailyfunctionalprogramming]

I honestly don’t know how I lived my life without the eclipse. My existence would mean nothing if I missed it. Such a life changer.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

People back then were so awed by solar eclipse they even created the whole mythologies and religions about it

[@TheGalekGames]

Got to see it and... It was so surreal to look up and see this crazy shape, its not like in the images, and im forever grateful I got to see it

[@263sparky3]

Got to see it! It was awesome!

[@Chesterton7]

Beautifully said.

[@Grim_Grim.]

For those wondering about the time. It’s only 4 minutes in certain areas, I was in Durango and for 4 and a half minutes. But other places in America won’t get nearly as much time

[@dibyopai]

I don't know why but I find you really beautiful and now you've turned me into a science geek 😍😍

[@epossum11]

I love your videos

[@nrr9565]

I saw it! Near Montreal. The totality last almost 3 minutes for me. It got so quiet, and grey like a storm was approaching. The air smelled like rain. One second I was watching the tiny croissant of sun than the next it was gone! Only a ring of light around the moon. Red and purple. So pretty. Than the sun appeared and was so bright even though only a tiny part was visible. I’ll never ever forgetting this moment.

[@nunocolon]

Also gets colder which is wild. During this last one I was in NYC so wasn’t totality but we had something like 89-90% which was pretty good… hot summery day went to a fall like dusk. The temp difference was so stark, felt like getting a sweater for those few mins.

[@lilliandail9657]

Decided to travel to see the total solar eclipse yesterday and it was so so worth it. One of the most surreal things I've ever experienced