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weq92f · 04-09-2024, 07:41 PM

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Did anyone else notice the so called 'shadow bands' just before and just after total eclipse? We did and they manifested as strange undulating light/dark bands that in our case were perpendicular to the direction of the shadow across the surface of earth. These phenomenon were visible on the patio we were all sitting on which was light in color and had direct exposure to the moon/sun interaction.

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-Kevin

**Micmac** · 04-09-2024, 08:02 PM

I was outside cutting up trees that blew down this winter. It was a balmy 60F here. Very brief. I enjoyed it myself. I wouldn't have driven across the US. There were people here in Maine from all over the country. I looked with the welding helmet myself.

ray_mcavoy · 04-09-2024, 08:36 PM

We were fortunate to have perfect viewing weather here ... not a cloud in the sky. And I'm glad I didn't have to travel to be in the path of totality ... from what I've heard, traffic (especially on the interstate) was insane.

I remember years ago as a kid in elementary school watching a partial eclipse but seeing a total one was considerably more impressive ... being able to see the sun's corona and what I believe were a couple planets was pretty cool. Seemed pretty strange going from a clear sunny day to twilight-like darkness and then right back to sun within such a short time though.

04-09-2024, 07:41 PM	#1
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,010	Re: The eclipse . Did anyone else notice the so called 'shadow bands' just before and just after total eclipse? We did and they manifested as strange undulating light/dark bands that in our case were perpendicular to the direction of the shadow across the surface of earth. These phenomenon were visible on the patio we were all sitting on which was light in color and had direct exposure to the moon/sun interaction. https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/n...lipse/3382949/ -Kevin __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold Last edited by weq92f; 04-09-2024 at 07:54 PM.

04-09-2024, 08:02 PM	#2
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 502	Re: The eclipse I was outside cutting up trees that blew down this winter. It was a balmy 60F here. Very brief. I enjoyed it myself. I wouldn't have driven across the US. There were people here in Maine from all over the country. I looked with the welding helmet myself. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

04-09-2024, 08:36 PM	#3
ray_mcavoy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sherman, ME Posts: 2,358	Re: The eclipse We were fortunate to have perfect viewing weather here ... not a cloud in the sky. And I'm glad I didn't have to travel to be in the path of totality ... from what I've heard, traffic (especially on the interstate) was insane. I remember years ago as a kid in elementary school watching a partial eclipse but seeing a total one was considerably more impressive ... being able to see the sun's corona and what I believe were a couple planets was pretty cool. Seemed pretty strange going from a clear sunny day to twilight-like darkness and then right back to sun within such a short time though.



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