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Old 04-10-24, 06:55 AM
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pdlamb
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I wanted to go see the total eclipse, but SWMBO didn't want to drive that far, so I made do with a local bike ride.

90% or so. Still kind of fun, like riding through a very long dusk. All the cars' headlights were on. Stopped a couple times and pulled out the solar glasses. Closest to totality was disappointing, as the clouds were too thick to see the sun, period. After I put the glasses away, though, I glanced up one more time (without the protection, gasp!). The clouds were still thick, protecting my eyes, but I did get to see the solar sliver!

Murphy's Law still applied: 15 minutes later the sun was out, it got bright quickly, there were shadows again, and I was thankful to have the eclipse glasses handy.
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