mace wrote:

Yes the thought of a rainy or generally overcast day had crossed my mind. But I am ready for the big event. My NASA approved manufacturer solar glasses arrived yesterday. Just for the record, the last total solar eclipse to cover the GTA was Jan 25, 1925. My dad was three weeks old! The next one will occur on October 26, 2144, which is a Monday. Not that any of us will be around to see it happen.

Speak for yourself! I woke up today, and nothing hurt! 2144 seems well within reach!

mace wrote:

Hey maybe you will finally witness another Leaf Stanley Cup Championship!

Yeah, right.
 

As far as glasses go, the key is to make sure they have ISO 12312-2 certification. It will be printed somewhere on the inside of the glasses. 

Rain? Yes, I assure you everyone who's been working on eclipse preps (I've been part of the Rochester planning task force since 2017) is well aware of what the weather can be like around here. There's nothing that can be done about it - if it rains, it rains, but if it doesn't (and it's been clear and sunny the last two years on April 8), it's one of the most amazing things you'll ever experience, IF you get inside the line of totality, which means getting to at least Hamilton from Toronto. 

As a planner, you have to prepare for the best-case scenario, which is half a million people coming here to Rochester from NYC and other locations outside the path of totality, while accepting the things that are out of your control, like the weather. We have a ton of events scheduled that will still be fun for visitors even if it's not sunny on the 8th. We'll make the most of it. 

I have a series running on WXXI talking about my experience with totality in 2017 and what it's going to be like here if the weather cooperates. 

Part 1 is here, with more coming this week:

https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2024-03-20/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-an-eclipse

Well, here's a version of eclipse programming I honestly would never have thought of. The Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service is offering full coverage of the celestial event for the blind. What a great idea. But how do they do it?

"During the day of “totality” the organization will be broadcasting a two hour show on the eclipse featuring interviews with NASA personnel, scientists and other local experts.

They will also be sharing a 2-by-3 foot raised tactile map with braille in which users can trace the path of totality that crosses over North America.

“People can also feel the size of the sun compared to the moon and how that creates a shadow through the different phases of the eclipse.”

Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service highlighting accessible programming for eclipse

CHCH is broadcasting Morning Live from Niagara Falls on Monday 6am to 10am.  They also will have the eclipse live at 3pm with a special from Niagara and Hamilton.  CBC TV has a news special- The Eclipse in Canada from 1-4pm. They will be reporting live from various locations. Nothing is showing on my TV grid Monday afternoon for any live coverage on CTV or Global

ABC, NBC and CBS all have live coverage Monday afternoon.  ABC 2-4pm, NBC 2-3pm, and CBS 2-3:30pm.  Nothing is scheduled on FOX according to my television's schedule Monday afternoon. 

betaylored wrote:

This has the makings of another Geraldo Rivera and The Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults television spectacular.

Can I get an Amen?

The hype is a km wide, but nary a mm deep.

One thing I have read is that those with pets should keep them inside during the eclipse. It would be difficult to stop your dog or cat from looking up.