# USA TSE, total solar eclipse: April 2024 (was "three years away for USA" when started) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 27, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873 "2021-03-27T21:36:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 42
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/821 "2024-04-07T22:37:21Z")
There appears to be a major weather system moving in overnight that will bring cloudy skies and a chance of rain for the rest of the week to all of southern Ontario and probably points well beyond. I checked the forecast for Niagara Falls just now because it’s supposed to be a major eclipse-watching gathering point, and the forecast is exactly the same as it is right here: mainly cloudy, which has just been updated to add “40% chance of rain”. I may still drive to my friend’s place tomorrow if I can get a rental car, but I’ll leave that decision to tomorrow morning and see how bad the weather is. There are three Enterprise locations not far from here and surely one of them will have something. It’s a logistical nightmare. On the brighter side, rental costs which were absolutely extortionate post-COVID are back down to normal. ---
**Author:** ![BobLibDem](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boblibdem/32/3149_2.png) [@BobLibDem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobLibDem)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/822 "2024-04-07T23:01:34Z")
Plan to head down to Ohio tomorrow- somewhere between Toledo and Bowling Green. Partly cloudy, hopefully we’ll be able to get a glimpse of the action. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/823 "2024-04-07T23:02:07Z")
T-19 hours and counting here in Mazatlán … The wall of cirrostratus that had scared me is just now sliding south of us. So it’ll keep streaming onshore for another couple hundred miles’ worth but not directly over where I am. I can see about a hundred miles out to sea at altitude and there’s just nothing coming up that axis. The winds at the relevant altitude are about 100 knots, so 19 hours means anything within 1900 miles upwind _could_ get here by then. GOES shows a couple of spreading cirrus long-lines, probably triggered by contrails. They’re not real dense (yet) and would have to be in just the wrong place to matter. As worried as I was at breakfast time, now I’m pretty optimistic. Conversely AccuWeather now has hourlies going out past our eclipse time of ~11am local. They say 9am & 10am are “intermittent clouds”, 11am is “partly sunny” as is 12pm. Then it gets worse, to “mostly cloudy” at 2pm then “cloudy” by 4pm. But by then who cares? - the show is elsewhere. So they are less optimistic than I. We’ll all see what tomorrow brings. Feels kinda like Christmas eve. Coal or chocolate? Will we get the little red wagon we all want, or some stupid socks? Appendages crossed. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/824 "2024-04-07T23:45:03Z")
Well, a rental car is reserved for tomorrow morning, but that’s on the basis that it’s easier to cancel than to scramble at the last minute. I may still end up staying home if the weather outlook is really bad. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/825 "2024-04-07T23:54:06Z")
Made it Ft Smith. Traffic not too bad. Hotel has free moon pies. Brian ---
**Author:** ![Magiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/826 "2024-04-08T00:21:06Z")
> [@N9IWP](#): > > Hotel has free moon pies. Nice touch. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/827 "2024-04-08T00:57:30Z")
Speaking of… [The Last Word: Irving Convention Center's Tom Meehan on Offering 'World's Largest Moon Pie' During Monday's Eclipse » Dallas Innovates](https://dallasinnovates.com/the-last-word-irving-convention-centers-tom-meehan-on-offering-worlds-largest-moon-pie-during-mondays-eclipse/#:~:text=ICC%20Executive%20Chef%20Eduardo%20Alvarez,diameter%20by%20four%20inches%20thick). ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/828 "2024-04-08T01:05:47Z")
I assume someone will be watching the partial, which is cool. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/829 "2024-04-08T01:52:48Z")
I suppose if the guests manage to eat the whole thing we could call that a “total eclipse of the Moon Pie”. ---
**Author:** ![Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/830 "2024-04-08T02:14:36Z")
With sunflower seeds lurking behind them, I hope? Leaving tomorrow morning bright (I hope) and early (definitely). One brief stop for a lateish breakfast. The little guy is very excited! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/831 "2024-04-08T02:39:07Z")
I will be stuck in 90% philly. Looks like I will have to wait for 2079 for the Philly total eclipse. I’ll hang out at the Franklin institute watch party. ---
**Author:** ![Jophiel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jophiel/32/66_2.png) [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/832 "2024-04-08T02:57:38Z")
We made it from Chicago suburbia to Effingham, IL for the night and will be up super early to secure parking for the day at our Indiana destination. Forecasts are “partly cloudy” but fingers crossed. Apparently that means 30-60% cloud cover. It was raining on the way down but we did get to see at least one neat sky thing even if the TSE gets clouded over. [Big ole rainbow along I-57](https://imgur.com/ES8UgXt) Excuse my son’s Snapchat editorializing ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/833 "2024-04-08T05:29:49Z")
We’re by Austin, TX - perfectly clear skies full of stars right now! ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/834 "2024-04-08T06:05:49Z")
Based on cloud cover forecasts in the NY Times (gift link here [Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Weather Forecast: Latest Cloud Cover Maps - The New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/science/solar-eclipse-cloud-cover-forecast-map.html?ugrp=c&unlocked_article_code=1.i00.tuRd.aiopH6-AIId4&smid=url-share)) we’re shifting our viewing spot from the southern Adirondacks (60 to 80% cover) to Oneida Lake in Central NY(40-60% cover). The driving distance is about the same; I’d rather be by an Adirondack lake in the mountains, but the percentages look better for Oneida. I reluctantly changed our pin on the map. The NOAA map links aren’t opening for me. And I saw an article that said to wear red or green because of some kind of color phenomenon that can be observed with those 2 colors. Unfortunately I can’t find the link for it and I’m not sure what the color phenomenon is. Does anyone know anything about it? ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/835 "2024-04-08T11:25:10Z")
Headi got Mt Magazine soon, may not be online until late afternoon. Happy Eclipse everyone! Brian ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/836 "2024-04-08T11:26:52Z")
Don’t forget eye protection for **everyone**! 😃 [![](https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB1l5uCL.img?w=768&h=492&m=6) ](https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB1l5uCL.img?w=768&h=492&m=6) ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/837 "2024-04-08T11:39:11Z")
I’m planning to run [stellarium](https://stellarium.org/) and set the location to San Antonio so i can share in the fun !! ---
**Author:** ![Jasmine](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jasmine/32/2964_2.png) [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/838 "2024-04-08T11:46:19Z")
Well, today is the day!! Chicagoland is being touted as the best viewing area because we are having a totally cloudless day with a crystal clear sky. Unfortunately, the one missing ingredient is “totality”. We will reach 94% which, though not perfect, is far from shoddy. My uncle in the Dallas area will have “totality”, but is in danger of having clouds spoil the show. That will be a big disappointment for his kids and spouses who have traveled there. Ah well, at least they will see each other and enjoy family. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/839 "2024-04-08T11:52:07Z")
There will be totality where I’m heading but the weather is iffy. Furthermore, the forecast from the Weather Network is more optimistic than from Environment Canada. EC says “mostly cloudy” practically everywhere in a wide area, Weather Network says partly sunny in the afternoon. ---
**Author:** ![FloatyGimpy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/floatygimpy/32/7750_2.png) [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2024, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873/840 "2024-04-08T11:52:28Z")
It’s go time people - this is not a drill! I’ll be heading towards Kerrville with Bullitt and Mrs Bullitt shortly. I think best case scenario for us is light cloud cover where you can still sort of see the sun. Fingers crossed for everyone! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873.md?page=41) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usa-tse-total-solar-eclipse-april-2024-was-three-years-away-for-usa-when-started/938873.md?page=43)