Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
I too was disappointed in a major way. I thought that 86% coverage would result in actual darkness.
On the positive side, my pin-hole box worked fine and I was actually able to look directly at it at its peak because of the cloud cover. It did appear that the sun was 86% covered.
But yes, I also would like a refund.
BTW, this is the second total solar eclipse that I get screwed on. We had one that was directly over my home town, Boston, MA in 1959 and it got rained out. As an 8 year old, I was really disappointed after all the effort I put into making that pin-hole box.
|
That's why total eclipse rarely seen. You have to be in the path that's usually about 70 miles wide. Even 95% coverage won't be dark. It that last bit that makes difference. Everybody claims they seen eclipse but few ever eye total eclipse. You will have another chance in 7 years, but you will have to travel. Goggle eclipse map to see the path. I doubt most of use will be around in 2045 when the village will be in the direct path??????