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Hey everyone, welcome back. It's mixed strange and I have crazy Strange news Episode sixty two news bite. A once in a generation total solar eclipse occurs on April eighth. What to expect and safety measures to take over at the debrief dot Org. They do awesome work, so it's kind of a big deal. On April eighth, twenty twenty four, people throughout parts of north of North of America, North America will be treated to a rare total solar eclipse, provided that weather conditions are favorable for viewing. This event is guaranteed to provide a unique experience. I don't know what that did was. According to NASA, this rare, once in a generation celestial event will traverse North America as it passes over Mexico, the United States, and Canada, plunging these areas into darkness. While eclipses are not uncommon, the rarity of this April's total solar eclipse lies in the in that these celestial events don't happen often in the same places, generally requiring between four hundred and eight thousand years before they are visible again along the same path. So where and when to see the total eclipse? A total eclipse is where the Moon moves between the Sun and Earth by completely blocking the Sun's face and casting a shadow on Earth. People viewing the eclipse from locations where the Moon's shadow completely covers the Sun, known as the path of totality, will experience a total solar eclipse. Astronomer Markedingtonio told the debrief that the total solar eclipse will occur because quote, the Moon has a slightly elliptical orbit, and this time around the point where it is closest to the Earth happens to coincide with the Moon passing in front of the Sun. Now beginning over the It's going to begin over the South Pacific Ocean. The first location in North America to witness totality, weather conditions permitting, will be Mexico's Pacific coast at approximately eleven o seven am Pacific time. Excuse me. The eclipse's path progresses from Mexico, crossing the United States through Texas, traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Small portions of Tennessee and Michigan will also witness the total solar eclipse in Canada. The eclipse will enter southern Ontario, proceeding through Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Cape Brenton. The eclipse will conclude its continental North American voyage on the Atlantic coast of Newfounder, Newfoundland, Canada. NASA has provided the following table that shows where the total eclipse will commence in the United States and across and cross over various USA cities. These places will also see a partial eclipse before and after the total eclipse. So grab a pen and paper, I'm gonna shoot these out towards you here. So Dallas, Texas. Partial begins twelve twenty three pm. Totality begins one forty pm maximum one forty two pm. Totality ends one forty four pm. Partial ends three oh two pm. Over in Oklahoma, partial begins twelve twenty eight pm. Totality begins one forty five pm maximum one forty seven pm. Totality ends one forty nine pm. Partial ends three oh six pm. Little Rock, Arkansas, Partial begins twelve thirty three pm. Totality. Totality begins one fifty one pm maximum one fifty two totality ends one fifty four. Partial ends three eleven. Popular Bluff, Missouri. Partial begins twelve thirty nine. Totality begins one fifty six PM maximum one fifty six pm. Totality ends two o'clock PM, and Partial ends three fifteen pm. Paducah, Kentucky. Twelve forty two PM is when it begins. Totality begins two o'clock maximum two oh one. Totality ends two two Partial ends three eighteen that's all PM people. Carbondale, Illinois. Partial begins twelve forty two PM. Totality begins one fifty nine PM maximum two oh one PM. Totality ends two O three pm. Partial ends three eighteen pm. Evansville, Indiana begins twelve forty five PM. Totality begins two O two pm maximum two of four PM. Totality ends two O five pm. Partial ends three twenty pm. Good Old Cleveland, Ohio. Partial begins at one fifty nine PM. Totality begins three thirteen maximum three fifteen. Totality ends three seventeen and then Partial ends three twenty nine. Bear with me five more, I think Erie, Pennsylvania. Partial begins two O two. Totality begins three sixteen maximum three eighteen totality n three twenty Partial ends four thirty pm. Excuse me, Buffalo, New York. Partial begins to a four PM. Totality begins three eighteen pm Maximum three twenty pm. Totality ends three twenty two pm. Partial ends four thirty two pm. Burlington, Vermont Partial begins to fourteen pm. Totality begins three twenty six pm Maximum three twenty seven totality ends three twenty nine pm. Partial ends four thirty seven pm. Lancaster, New Hampshire Partial begins to sixteen pm. Totality begins three twenty seven pm Maximum three twenty nine pm. Totality ends three thirty pm. Partial ends four thirty eight pm. Well one more, thanks for being patient. Caribou Main Partial begins to twenty two pm. Totality begins three thirty two pm Maximum three thirty three pm. Totality ends three thirty four Partial ends four forty pm. Again, thanks for bearing with me. I think it's kind of important for people who don't really search this out. You know, maybe if you heard your time and you're listening on this pod, you know you've got you know, a couple of weeks ago whatever, maybe you'll go out and check it. Man, it's gonna be cool. So what to expect During the total eclipse. The sky will darken, resembling dawn or dusk. If the weather is clear, People along the path of totality will be able to view the Sun's corona, which will be awesome it's outer atmosphere fully hidden by the Sun's bright face. To see the total solar eclipse at its best, the weather must be favorable, allowing for clear skies with an unobstructed view of the Sun and the Moon. However, the daytime darkness associated with the eclipse will still be present even under cloudy conditions, so it's going to be spooky. Don't be freaking if you don't know this. Viewers who are outside the path of totality, where the Moon's shadow completely blocks the Sun, which is a narrow strip of land about one hundred miles wide, will only be able to view a partial eclipse. Compared to the last eclipse in twenty seventeen, viewers can expect a longer experience. In twenty seventeen, the totality duration was two minutes and forty seconds. However, April's total eclipse is expected to last twice as long. Walking in at four minutes and twenty eight seconds. Wow. Mark D'Antonio says that one cool thing you can do is photograph the shadows of trees on the ground. Since leaves will have tiny pinprick holes in them, by and large from insect action, you will actually see hundreds of little, tiny eclipses perfectly rendered in the shadow of the tree from the holes in those leaves. Interesting, he says, sometimes this makes the best memory of a solar eclipse. It is quite striking. I have to check that out stages of a solar eclipse. Astronomy professionals, enthusiasts, and scientists will also have the opportunity to witness several unique phenomena during a total eclipse, such as its partial phase, shadow bands, Bailey's beads, and the diamond ring effect. Now partial. The partial eclipse occurs as the moon begins its path across the Sun, known as first contact. This is when the Moon's shadow touches the Sun's edge, resulting in a distinctive crescent shape that begins to grow and appear. Shadow bands. Shadow bands are fast moving, long, dark bands with white spaces between them that are visible on the sides of buildings, or the ground just before and after totality. However, they can often be very faint and challenging to capture in photographs. Bailey's beads. As the Moon reaches the point of almost total coverage of the Sun, points of light can be observed around its edges. These are known as Bailey's beads, a phenomenon caused by sunlight shining through the valleys along the Moon's horizon. Bailey's beads are brief and may not be visible to all observers of the total solar eclipse. The diamond ring and I will have links to this, you know in the show notes, as as I always do, so credit to these guys. But you can see some of the photographs and some videos of these different effects, like the diamond ring. I'm going to talk about it in a second. Is very cool. So let's get into a diamond ring. As Bailey's beads disappear, only a single bright spot will linger along the edge of the Moon's shadow. This bright spot resembles the diamond in a giant diamond ring created by the Sun's remaining atmosphere. NASA reminds you to keep your glasses on throughout this entire phase, and you can get glasses at like I mean, I've seen them at hardware stores, you know, and caps like when you check out stuff like that. Keep your eyes open for them. They're like a buck each. They almost look like three D glasses or something, you know, if you're familiar with that, the paper ones, So keep your eyeballs peeled for those. Totality. NASA refers to the moment of totality as second contact, where eclipse viewers will be able to see the chromosphere. Now, this is a region of the solar atmosphere appearing as a thin circle of pink around the Moon and the corona. This is the outer solar atmosphere, appearing as stream of white light. Experts recommend viewers be mindful of their sight, as totality only lasts a minute or two in some locations, so it's suggested to wear solar protective eyewear at all times. It's important you don't want to damage your eyes, so you know, be prepared. This is going to be, like they said, a once in a lifetime thing for most of us. It's going to be super cool. During totality, viewers should take a moment to observe their surroundings. Some might witness a three hundred and sixty degree sunset. Wow, so cool. You might also see bright stars or planets in the darkened sky, such as Jupiter and Venus. Some people think those are UFOs right, experience a sudden drop in air temperature, or even an eerie silence If viewers have their binocular handy. Comet twelve P will also be visible in its position near Jupiter. So much going on, I can't handle it. I'm so excited for this. Brightening reappears. As the Moon continues its journey across the Sun, viewers will witness brightening on the opposite side where the diamond ring glowed at the beginning. This area is considered the lower atmosphere of the Sun, where the Sun is beginning to emerge from behind the Moon. This moment is called the third impact. Once again, experts recommend recommend that solar eye wear remain on throughout this entire period. Please again wear it. Viewers will again see the diamond ring, Bailey's beads, the shadow bands during the final stages of the eclipse, before the entire sun reappears. Now. Fourth contact describes the point at which the Sun is no longer covered by the moonshadow. This is how to know when the eclipse is completely over. So here's some of the issues that may arise from a total solar eclipse. Now, I think em and I have done a couple shows were over at Fringe News where we've talked about and these are just little blips. But you see, I think it was a sheriff's department in New York and a sheriff's department in Ohio telling people to get prepared because you know, the Ohio at least is you're going to get totality. So there's going to be a lot of traffic coming into these areas trying, you know, a lot of tourist vehicles whatever. I'm trying to get a glimpse of this. So they're telling you to be prepared. Stock up with food and water, everything you need, get your prescriptions, a long list of odd things, which we found kind of funny. So what are the issues from the total solar eclipse? North Americans should be prepared as various issues may arise from the total eclipse on April eighth, such as minor interruptions to solar power systems and changes to traffic patterns. Hundreds of schools across North America are planning to close during the eclipse as well, and authorities in the path of the eclipse have reminded skywatchers not to look directly at the sun, as this could lead to permanent eye damage. No one likes permanent eye damage. Power in states like Texas may be affected since a fair degree of its electrical grid relies on solar energy. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has said that the total solar eclipse will most likely affect solar production in Texas between twelve ten pm and three ten ten pm. They're working on forecasting models to reflect reduced solar power production and does not expect any grid reliability concerns during the eclipse. A representative for AIRCOT told the debrief air cought anticipates sending at least two market notices as we approach the eclipse. Air CUT will continue to monitor conditions and keep the public informed through our communications channels. Again, that's from their spokesman or a spokesperson down in Texas. Traffic in several regions along the eclipse's path could be impacted. Reports suggests that drivers may become distracted, potentially leading to congestion and probably accidents if they look up from texting that is, you know, I mean not even notice. Additionally, first responders are worried about large crowds gathering to view the eclipse, which could strain local resources. Tim Menard, CEO and founder of l YT, told the debrief that celestial events like the upcoming solar eclipse illuminate not just the skies, but also the changes or excuse me, challenges we face on the ground. Benard says that Lyt's next gen cloud traffic management platform, lyt dot Speed, works by producing a constant and reliable green light for every transit bus and emergency first rect sponder. It works by harnessing the power of a single edge device installed in traffic management centers, which enables these vehicles to speak securely directly to network traffic signals and cities throughout the way the Lyt cloud platform. With millions of drivers expected to converge on our roads during the eclipse, efficient traffic management becomes paramount. Menard said, So that felt like I just did a commercial from Minard in his company, But I mean, it's pretty cool tech safety measures. How can I safely look at a total eclipse. During the event, it is recommended that viewers wear proper eclipse glasses, as permanent eye damage can occur when looking directly at the sun. Uh However, once the eclipse reach reaches totality, viewers in the direct path of the eclipse will have a short period when the Moon entirely covers the Sun. At that time, it will be safe to look at the eclipse with the naked eye for a few minutes. Viewers will be able to tell when it's safe because they will no longer be able to see the eclipse through their glasses. During this phase, it is crucial not to remove your eclipse glasses until the Moon has completely covered the Sun. Experts also warn that anyone viewing the celestial event from outside the path of totality should wear eclipse glasses for the entire duration of the eclipse, since portions of the Sun may remain visible at all times when viewed from these angles. Now astronomer D'Antonio says that taking precautions during the total eclipse is fairly simple. Do not look at the Sun. He told a debrief it is tempting during a total soul eclipse to stare at the sun because your brain is fooled into thinking the light isn't bright enough to hurt you. Once the last few seconds of the Sun's discs disc are getting covered. But this is not true, he says. The last few percent of the sun being covered is a dangerous time since your body doesn't know enough to not stare at the light. Only later do you find out you have permanent spots or streaks in your vision. Always, always, always, did I say? Always? Use approved solar filter glasses or specifically designed solar telescopes. Eclipse glasses, also called solar viewers, are specially designed eyewear for direct viewing of the sun. Regular sunglasses cannot filter out radiation that is damaging to the eyes. However, solar viewers can be used for safe viewing or of excuse me of solar events such as eclipses. What the American Meteorological Society suggests looking for when purchasing solar viewers. NASA has certified certain eclipse glasses as safe. All eclipse glasses should bear the MISO and that's International Organization for Standardization ICON and the ISS reference number one two three one two DASH two. So what to look for. I'm sure the glasses or viewers are compliant with the ISSO one two three one two DASH two International Safety standard. Obtained them from reputable suppliers listed on the American Astronomical Societies that's aas Suppliers of Safe solar filters and views page. Verify that filters are not torn, scratched, or punctured, and that they are securely attached to their frames. Ensure that you can only see the sun or comparably bright sources the sun reflected in a mirror through the filters. What to avoid. Regular sunglasses do not provide adequate protection for solar viewing. Neutral density or polarizing filter, smoked glass, photo, photographic or X ray film, space blankets, potato chip bags, DVDs, or any other unverified materials for solar viewing. Wolding filters with a shade number less than twelve, as they do not darken enough to protect your eyes during direct solar viewing. Remember safety is paramount when viewing the sun or a solar eclipse directly. Always use certified filters from trusted sources to protect your eyes from damage. Also, during this year's total eclipse, take a moment to look around you and see how others other viewers react to this rare experience. Some friends and family might even have emotional reactions during what is certain to be unique celestial event, especially for those who are in the direct viewing path. Now I had, and that's wonderful. It is wonderful, But I had to read what to avoid right always say, I don't want to be sued by anybody. So there it is. I told you it's recorded. Don't come back at me saying you hurt your eyes. But it's an incredible event. I think if you have the opportunity, please check it out, and please be safe and do it with someone you love, do with friends, do with family, enjoy yourselves, because I think it's going to be a unique experience, and I for one cannot wait. Maybe I'll have an eclipse party for my fam. I don't know. 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