SEND THIS VIDEO to someone you want to go to the Total Solar Eclipse with you! This one is going to be over 4 minutes! You Should TOTALLY go if you can swing it! Here's a guide to help you plan: www.smartereveryday.com/eclipse
Past couple years I've had it in mind to go up Mt. Kahtadin to witness the eclipse. Just noticed that most of Baxter State Park will be closed to the public in April.😑
Just drove a total of 7 hours, because I wanted to see the 3 minutes of totality. This video gave me the push and...it was worth every. Single. Moment. It was beyond breathtaking
Same!! Made the trip and saw the shadow bands because of THIS VIDEO! NJ to NY state, left at 6am, got home at 3am. I'd do it again today if it was an option haha
We drove 16 hours both ways, and it was worth going twice that far!! I would do it again in a heartbeat! I can hardly talk about it without the tears coming back.
@@lunedogg I thought I was going to cry 100% because it’s something I’ve been dreaming of seeing in person for a very long time. Funny thing was. I was so speechless and blown away. My brain legitimately broke. I was on autopilot for 3 1/2 minutes. I felt like I was on a cloud the entire time. Apparently my brain didn’t want to function enough to make me cry lol
I was in Dallas Texas and there were surrounding cities that had more visitors than the normal population of the town/city it was wild I thought they were crazy until I sat in my backyard watching it
Post eclipse comment: Thank you Destin!!!… it is because of this video that we drove up 3 1/2 hours to the path of totality. Took our 8th grader out of school and went for it. We were prepared to watch for everything! And got the app, unfortunately we went to a place out of reach of even GPS signal so it was about 10 minutes off, it took our last location, but that’s okay because we knew what to lookout out for. When we saw the shadow bands we all screamed! 🐍 Thank you for helping us decide to take the trip and for all of the fun things to look for! Memories for a lifetime! 🌕☀️
Awesome choice! A colleague of mine put it well: There are things in life that you can hear descriptions of, see pictures and watch video of, and hear stories from people who have been there and seen them. You know about those things rationally and that's great. But until you've actually been to the Grand Canyon and seen how vast it really is, or stood in a gallery of fine art, or watched the Moon completely cover the face of the Sun, you haven't experienced them emotionally. That emotional experience is transformative, and it provides a depth of meaning to the rational information you have that cannot be gained otherwise.
I watched Mr. Rogers alot as a kid. I just want you to know, you're right up there with him. Thanks for caring about, and informing people you'll never meet.
Pretty sure Mr. Rogers didn't spew NASA nonsense. I think he was most likely totally honest and had a good moral compass, which I wouldn't say about anyone who works for NASA.
in the modern year the biggest and most important lesson he taught was if you are a boy then you are a boy, if you are a girl then you are a girl, end of story. I guarantee he never thought this would ever come up again, but here we are becoming dumber as a species. it is sad.
Never commented on a video. But I felt the need to comment on this one because this was literally the video that informed me that the eclipse was happening. I missed the last one regrettably, so I after watching this instantly booked a hotel and drove 4 hours to see it. There truly are no words to describe how it was. Except as Michael Steven’s said “Awesome”. Your brain breaks, you get emotional. You just can’t believe the thing you’re seeing. I’m just wanting to thank you for informing me about this and I want to reiterate what you said in this video. If you EVER have the chance to see a total eclipse. See it. There is no way to hype it up too much.
@@brendangolledge8312 I was trying to be humorous: the person I was replying to had written that they bought tickets, as if they were buying tickets to a concert, so I was making a joke. ;)
I saw it in 2017, and it was really fantastic. I would recommend that people ignore the filming and taking pictures. Let others do that. You can just get those on the internet. But what you see with your own eyes is so much more compelling
Same here, also saw a few others when I was a kid ( I think ). It's cool, really cool, but I wouldn't go as far as everyone on this video is. To each their own, but I don't think I'd equal it to watching my first born, born.
Totality in Madras Oregon 2017 was AWESOME. My advice: 1.Don't get so wrapped up in trying to take pictures of totality that you miss it. Try to take in what is going on around you. (There will be thousands of professional pictures available online. Only you can take pictures of your family and friends' reactions experiencing this incredible moment. those are our favorite pictures) 2. Try to be out in a field where you can feel the temperature change the most. 3. Get to wherever you want to view extremely early. 3b. Monitor the weather days ahead and have alternate sites planned. 4. Have a full tank of gas, water, and food for 2 days, and something to pee in. Anticipate traffic, even in the middle of nowhere, being gridlocked for hours, if not most of the day. 5. Do not plan on being able to be back at work the next day on time if you have to travel. 6. GO! I hope everyone can experience this at least once in their lifetime. Enjoy the moment.
dont underestimate #4 and 5, that was a wild ride immediately following the 2017 eclipse. 8hrs to LEAVE Kentucky borders, then 8 more back to our home lol
We lived in Salem then, and there were people from all over the place coming there to watch it. They were camping out in parking lots and at the fairgrounds and at the capitol and stuff. Very weird, but memorable!
@@antiprime4665it depends how central you are in the path I think. I lived right on the outskirts of the 2017 eclipse and I don’t remember any bad traffic
I live in the path of totality and I guess I have been unappreciative of how lucky I am. I really have not cared. Your sincere video is making me understand. Thank you.
The eclipse in Salem Oregon a few years back was such a cool experience. Right after the eclipse a raccoon started walking in the park in the middle of the day-poor little guy was as confused as we were.
Yeah all the birds stop chirping, squirrels all hide, crickets become very loud, owls come out or even hoot, etc. very cool experience if you can find a spot you can see the sky while in the woods, which I did during the previous one.
I drove 400 miles for the 2017 totality. Words escape the feeling. It can't believe that I'm able to see another one, because it felt like a once in a lifetime experience.
Haha, I drove 1800 miles! So 900 miles EACH WAY and it WAS totally worth it! (Minneapolis to Cookeville, TN) I went to stay with my former s-i-l and watch it in her back yard but she mentioned that Tennessee Tech was having an event at their stadium...I was the first one in the stadium... Several hours before. 🤗 It was so cool. They played all kinds of music relating to the sun and the moon. I'm thinking about driving again to see this one lol
That's so cool! I'm gonna end up driving a little further than that for my next big "must-see" - a heavy launch. These two events have escaped me in almost 40 years of livin... NOT ANYMORE!!! @@danceteachermom
@danceteachermom nice! I am across the border in WI. Went straight down to Missouri and stayed with family in Iowa instead of coming straight home. The traffic was busy getting there, but absolutely insane after the eclipse. I'm glad I didn't have to drive all the way back the same day.
My wife, daughter, grandson and I drove up to Burlington, Vermont from just south of Boston on Monday and returned that night. In site of almost 19 hours of driven there and back Ivan happily report that watching the eclipse was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! I am also happy to report that my 7 year old grandson was a minor celebrity on Tuesday at school when he reported to his class of the event being the only one that saw and experienced the totality first hand. Thank you for putting the idea into my head!!!
Destin, after watching a selection of your videos, I thought to myself how much I enjoy and appreciate the content you provide. While doing this I had a similar feeling that you described while watching the wonderful human being that was Fred Rogers. I couldn’t put it together in the moment, but as soon as I was the portrait in this video I exclaimed out loud “that’s it!” realizing that was the comparison I had been missing. I firmly believe your work is piquing the interest of kids and adults alike, and inspiring them to chase their dreams. The in depth information, yet distilled for all audiences, is a testament to your passion to make us all Smarter Every Day. I hope I can cross paths with you someday to say thank you in person, but until then this will have to do. All the best to you Destin, and keep on doing what you’re doing! Cheers
Exactly. Your content is wholesome and educational. I would love to see you partner with Bentkey to put some of your content up there. This would be great stuff for kids to watch, and would be a great addition to their kids library.
Travelling from Spain to the states just to watch it. I can relate so much, thank you Destin for expanding what is imho the most impressive natural phenomena a human being can experience in their life.
Our house in Bloomington Indiana is directly perfectly centered with the shadow so we will be having a cook out and enjoying the show.. so glad we don’t have to leave the house and deal with traffic
My mom used to live in Nashville. So many people planning on heading to the Hoosier Natl Forest and state parks. All I can imagine is the total chaotic traffic nightmare with only a couple of curvy, 2-lane roads to get in and out of Brown County. No thank you...
Just got home from a 15 hours round trip from Las Vegas to Dallas just for the eclipse and I'm so Glad I did. What an amazing, thrilling and emotional experience. The fact that I got to share the experience and my equipment with a few dozen strangers made it even more worth while. Thank you Destin for all your tips and suggestions.
2017 Eclipse went over my hometown. We gathered outside with the family and dozens of strangers, watched with the safety of our glasses, and enjoyed totality without them. Looking at the weird crescent moon shadows, the moments leading up, the event itself... The only way I know how to describe it is "emotional." It was like a primal trigger clicked in my brain. To this day when I think back on it I'm nearly on the verge of tears - it was awesome in the most literal sense.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork-Psalm 19:1 For by him( Jesus) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through him and for him. -Col.1:16 We feel it innately because we and creation , come from God. You're comment was beautiful. Take care
Our house was in totality in 2017. We invited as many people as we could from our old neighborhood in an adjacent state. I was surprised by how many people weren't interested, but the families who came were all blown away. I highly recommend it.
I live in a town that’s directly in the path of the eclipse. They are estimating our population is going to quadruple. And as excited as I am about it, it is going to suck lol. UPDATE: My town embraced everyone! From the UK to Hong Kong we had tons of visitors who came! Everything went off without a hitch and I couldn’t be more proud of my community! What a beautiful event and a beautiful time to live!
Nah... find a spot in the wilderness... where you can still see the sky... you want to observe nature's reaction anyway.... people don't count. we're "too domesticated"...
Well, I have family in the Adirondacks and there is nobody up there now... nobody...campsites are closed, ferry is closed, snow fall and weather will dictate who will be there, and its April...it could still have snow.
@@Kagutsuch1i believe me, I thought about that, we have a large outdoor arena and a group of people rented it to have a small concert. Unfortunately, I will be working, but there are a lot of opportunities.
I thought you might have been a flerfer or something, the magical eclipse makes the population get bigger. Then I thought about it and realised it was because of tourists 😂🤣
I just wanted to comment to tell you that your video was so helpful in allowing us to maximize the eclipse experience. The app did not work for me (off on timing) but the ancillary stuff like your color changing was bang on. We were near Cleveland and did not see any of the snakes, too bad. The eclipse itself was amazing, and I was so happy that our 6 hour drive from Toronto to Cleveland was so worthwhile (everything near Toronto was clouded over) with perfect weather and no clouds for the event. The "spring peepers" frogs were 80 decibels the night before, and were silent during the day until the eclipse where they piped up again, amazing. I did the trip solely so that my 13 and 15 year old daughters could experience it. Leading up to it they were bored. During the event they were amazed. What more can you ask for? During the event all I could think of was Neil deGrasse Tyson's partial answer to the Universe's Most Amazing Fact: “So when I look up at the night sky and I know that yes, we are part of this Universe, we are in this Universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the Universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact I look up - many people feel small because they’re small and the Universe is big - but I feel big because my atoms came from those stars.” I feel big...
The path was about 40 minutes north of my home in 2017. I tried to convince friends and neighbors to travel with me North to Experience the total experience, where I lived just missed totality and I knew the experience at home, as cool as it might seem, would not compare to the experience of witnessing the eclipse directly in the totality path. I ended up driving North alone. I was worried about all the traffic that should have been heading to the path. I didn't run into any traffic, but it's a factor to consider on your trip if you decide to go yourself. The experience was spectacular. I feel sorry my friends and family were so close to having the same experience but just didn't want to? Their mistake. Don't make that mistake. Even if it's a full day's drive, go for it.
I drove 3 hours to experience the 2017 eclipse and it took 5-1/2 hours to drive home because traffic was so heavy (totally worth it). I'll be going to arkansas to view the April eclipse but this time I've booked 2 days at a hotel to hopefully avoid some traffic, I'm very excited!
@@katpea3641my husband and I drove 2 hours to be in the path of totality for the 2017 eclipse, and it was SO worth it! We became eclipse junkies. We’re driving to Arkansas too, Hot Springs, to experience that eclipse. So looking forward to it! I pray for cloudless skies for all in the path of totality! It’s the last total solar eclipse across the U.S. for at least 50 years, so I won’t be alive for any future ones.
There was no traffic to deal with in Oregon going down the day before, neither during the drive to the random viewpoint. On return as we reached the freeway the traffic became a nightmare, decided to exit the freeway to local roads and inched our way toward home for 12 hours. Still had to take a long nap break at a local business before finishing the trip home in commuter traffic. It was worth it. Can’t say I noticed a temperature drop, forgot to note the ring of pearls, the shadowy moving waves on the ground, didn’t bring anything to view the crescent shadows either so missed that too. It was a short two minutes. I did look around for the nighttime effect, can’t say now whether I saw any stars come out or not. The white corona was awesome, the highlight! Then the blast of bright white sunlight when totality was over let you know it was over indeed! The streaky white corona was not to be missed!
Sadly A LOT of people do that....they don’t listen.....just like with the second coming and Jesus !😢 it’s hard when people are too busy to pay attention to important events!
The solar eclipse in 2017 happened in my backyard. I was a young adult and had been waiting for that eclipse for about a decade. Even with all of that anticipation, it still blew my mind! My heart was racing as I took it all in. It was truly one of the most unique experiences I’ve had in my life, and I WILL be doing everything I possibly can to see this next one.
This event was freaking spectacular!! The weird feelings right before totality and after was so new and something that doesn't happen too often. Totality was beautiful, something that is engraved in my memory now. The weirdest thing was seeing the "shadow bands" right before and after. I was so happy that everything worked out telescope and camera wise, and I was able to see it with my own eyes too. It's an unbelievable experience that I encourage you to see in your lifetime!!
We are coming from CA to Rochester Area for it. - with contingency plane tickets to San Antonio if the weather looks sketchy. Can’t chance it! hoping for clear skies in Wayne County April eighth
Hi, Great video! I’m a self taught astronomer/eclipse chaser. I live in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 I have to travel 5 minutes from my home to see totality. This will be my 6th total. I have travelled thousands of miles/kilometres to watch this amazing spectacle. I drove 30 hours to catch the annular eclipse in October. The best is a total without a doubt. I would like to purchase the doctor’s book. I’ll watch the video again to learn his last name. Praying for clear skies! ♥️
I'm impressed with the Independent Media Initiative. Being deliberate about the things that we watch matters so much. I'm thankful for their reminder to choose with purpose.
Right, I'm always mindful of what videos I click on, because the topics I choose are the rabbit hole that YT is going to take me down. If I'm really that tempted by anything questionable, I jump into a burner profile to view it.
@@mortanicus5871My hat is off to you for assessing vids in a different profile before giving them a lot of watch time. I generally use the rating buttons to signal to RUclips what I want to be shown, but I know that what I click on and minutes watched are more important.
Thank you for your videos. I teach 6th grade science and constantly use your videos in my class and in my "video libraries" (collections of videos that kids are allowed to watch when they finish work early), and my wife and I watch every new video eating dinner. I re-watched this one this morning as we were making final preparations for the eclipse. We live in the totality band, so we were able to invite all of the family over and have a cook out. The forecast was terrible and predicted to be heavy clouds... the forecast was botched. There were clouds, but they were far between. From the moment of C1 and the alarms started sounding on my phone (the eclipse app), I had goose bumps. I could not believe the weather cleared. I have hundreds of photos to process through and a time lapse thanks to a GoPro. I have only looked at a few of the pics from totality and my mind is blown. The most stunning so far is a pic at C3 that shows the smallest edge of the sun along with red flares (they look like solar flares in the picture, not sure what to call them yet). Thank you again for your work and your videos.
Saw the eclipse a few years ago that also crossed paths in southern Illinois. I was absolutely blown away. Everyone needs to try and see a total eclipse at least once in their lives. Absolutely stunning.
❤❤❤ same I was in southern Illinois when seeing the eclipse. Watching all the people traveling around in a small town and local roads to find a great spot.
I watched Mr. Rogers a lot when I was little, and sometimes I go dig up an episode to watch online simply to experience that simple happiness again. You are different with your channel, giving me different feelings, BUT! The excitement, the learning, the laughter and happiness your videos provide is something I really love. Never stop being awesome Destin!
I was trying to get my work to close today because every branch is in the path of totality but they felt being a gym was more important than a once in a lifetime event
ive tried inviting everyone i know to come and see it with me, and they just tell me its a waste of time and money. It makes me truly sad and im contemplating on just going alone 😔
Hey sorry to hear that. Most ppl think im crazy too but im traveling 5 5 hrs to buffalo ny to see it. Their loss! I'll be out there with my name pinholed into cardboard and my flimsy glasses. Planning to enjoy every second ❤
Gog to take my family to see it in Wooster, Ohio. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. We got around 3 minutes of dark, but it's like a really rare roller coaster. My kids were excited going into it, and mindblown once it actually happened. I gotta thank you, Destin, because when I first watched this video, it made me start planning to bring my family to it, whereas before I really had no plans to go. Thanks so much for getting me there!
I have to say, I am often moved emotionally by your end of the video msgs. Thanks for being a genuine person. Your an excellent human being. And I appreciate you and the incredible effort to make the world a better place. Thank you!
Thank you Destin. This video and the app Dr Telepin created, made our eclipse experience SO special. You convinced us to go. We drove 16 hour to get there. We drove 16 hours to go home. And it was worth EVERY MINUTE!! Thank you Destin!! We will never forget this INCREDIBLE experience! I can hardly tell people about it without starting to cry again. You convinced me to drag my family to see something that we will never forget and I think changed our lives. My kids thought I was crazy. Now they keep hugging me and thanking me for taking them.
@@CaptainBuzzBeeI wish words could describe what we experienced. Those who haven't will probably never understand until they experience it for themselves. It's somehow comforting to read these comments from others who went through a lot to see it and feel the same way that we do. I would do it again in a heartbeat and be excited for the opportunity! I would drive twice as far if I had to.
In 2017 I Traveled 5 hours south to Bowling Green, KY sat and watched the eclipse, in awe, and 25 mins later I was back on the road for another 5 hours to make my shift at work that night. Lucky to be in the path of totality where I live today, but I will be driving to my Fathers because his house is DIRECTLY in the center of the totality path. Can’t wait.
you were also lucky to make it back in the same time it took to get there. I don't remember for sure but what usually would be a 6 hour drive was easily over 12 hours for me.
@@gizzyguzzi oh I was not following speed limits on the way back, I had a part time job to get to! 😂 still surprised I didn’t get pulled over. Spent over an hour in the triple digits
@@saywhat8966the best part was in central oregon there was a 4 way blinking red light. Traffic backed up for miles, and no one even coming the other directions! Easily they should have had a cop directing traffic in that one horse not even a town... Fail.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! We took our 4 kids 5 hours away to the path of totality. We used the app you recommended. We saw the fuzzy and sharp shadows. We did pinhole projection papers. We saw the shadow snakes. We were in awe of the Creator for 3 minutes of unbelievable darkness! Thanks for giving us this gift!
I drove to northern Vermont from Boston to see totality on your recommendation, then spent all night in traffic driving home and it was 1000% worth it. It was magnificent. Thank you @smartereveryday!
Fred Rogers was a national hero. I want to thank you for reminding me of that today, Destin. I feel like I understand a little better how you ended up doing what you do, and I will admit I've never thought of Mr. Rogers when I watch your videos before. I am so grateful you are one creator that creates kind of a bubble of safety from that pervasive sensationalism you find in almost all other media, and I see that now. Thank you
THANK YOU for communicating your passion about seeing a total eclipse in person. I would probably not have made the 3 hour drive to see it, and would be less of a person for it, had you not shared this video and the SET app. Despite the uncertainty due to cloud cover in Texas, we went and it was absolutely stunning!!!! We caught a break in the clouds and had an unobstructed view of the eclipse (although that is an obstructed view of sorts…).
My whole family of 5 is traveling to Texas to see the eclipse with our friends (a family of 6) all because I saw your video and I got emotionally invested. Thank you Destin
I’m doing the same. Flying to Texas with a family of 5 from MD. Just saw the 10 day weather forecast and it has me scared. Really hope We have clear skies.
This video clued me into the eclipse so I went 7 hours up to Maine and camped in a tent in the cold to witness it. Was totally worth it! Even better I ran into someone that had seen this video and happened to bring some of the shadow experiments I had no time to set up to the same place I was watching. Destin, I want to thank you for this!
The 2017 eclipse was close by for me and I was able to find a secluded spot near my home town dead center in totality. This one is much deeper but involves some serious driving. Worth it. My whole family are going!
Thank you SO MUCH!!! I drove 6 hours NJ to NY to see it and was the only person who knew to look for shadow bands after the totality. It was INTENSE, nothing like any video I've seen of it. Like flashing, rippling undulating rows of snakes! I started freaking out and the people around me saw it too, were thanking me because everyone was still looking up, but i KNEW THANKS TO YOU! Experience of a lifetime!!!! 🙏
I just need to comment on this because before watching this video, I didn't really care much. After watching it, I was like "hey since I'm in the path, might as well take pictures and see it" thinking it wasn't going to be super amazing, just kinda fun. I got more excited as time got closer, this morning there were clouds which made me sad as I thought that might mean eclipse viewing wouldn't be great but they mostly disappeared and when it hit totality... OMG that was amazing and if it wasn't for this video, I probably would have not really care. So thank you for this amazing experience! so many people missed this and I hope more people get the chance to see it!
I want you to know that your videos and mentality towards learning inspired me to further my education. I am now on my second year of college with a major in science education. The neat thing about it is that I am loving school now. Thank you for all of your hard work! :)
Destin, you are VERY MUCH like Fred Rogers, in your Alabama engineery way. And I'm very happy you were selected for the Fusion Award and IMI support because you absolutely deserve it for SmarterEveryDay.
I just got back to my desk from watching the total solar eclipse. I was geeking out over things I saw that were mentioned in this video. I was sending photos to my wife with captions like "the right side of my shadow is sharp and the left side is blurry" and "I can see the snakes". This video helped enhance my experience. THANK YOU!!!
I was in WY for the 2017 eclpise. I was prepared for a kumbaya harmony kind of mystical event. What I experienced was a birds stopped chirping, it got cold and dark really fast. My lymbic system was on high alert. Bring back that sun. Without the sun, we are dead. It was an amazing experience.
Thank you so much for making this. After years of watching this channel, your respectable reputation was enough to sell me on booking a ticket to go see it. It was SO worth it! Everything you said was spot on. What an amazing experience.
2024/04/08: I went to see it in North America.... AND... it was the MOST AMAZING THING I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE so far!! Thank you to anyone that put a good word in favor of this event in order to go see it LIVE, it is SO worth it... so much... It was amazing and so incredibly impossible to describe in words... You have to watch it in person, with your own eyes 👀 I tried to watch so many videos and pictures... I can guarantee you that NONE OF THEM can barely do any justice to it! Meaning that you see a completely different thing on person. I was able to use my binoculars while in the totality and IT WAS INSANE!!!!!!! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯
In 2017 I lived less than 30 miles from the path of totality. I didn't understand that a short distance means all the difference in the world between the experience you will get with seeing totality and just a partial eclipse. In 2024 we had a family get together at a great spot within the path of totality. I gladly drove 150 miles, not wanting to miss it again. I knew it was going to be great, but I didn't expect the emotional reaction. There are lots of wonders in the world, but I can't think of any that give you the same overwhelming emotion as when you see a total eclipse. I had my video camera rolling as we were awaiting totality and the reaction I had when I first took off my glasses was genuine. Watching that clip brings back all of the emotions.
Everyone else is already picking on your spelling error so I'll just say yeah I'm here. I saw totality and yes this video is correct. You have to see it to experience it. Coolest thing ever!
Dude, thank you, thank you, thank you! This was the most awesome experience my family and I have ever had. Overwhelming. We all bursted out into [very happy] tears.
Okay I'm so glad I listened to you and went to see the eclipse. It was a 4 hour drive, but my daughter said she wanted to see it. You were a major factor in me deciding to go and OH BOY I'm so glad I went. Thank you!
I live a little northwest of Austin TX and I have the day scheduled off of work for this! I'm taking my family about an hour west to be in the dead center if the "Totality" zone and we are bringing blankets and chairs and a pop up table and are going to spend about an hour in a field right off a main road for this. My anticipation is bewildering to my family, but I have no doubt they will understand when the day comes.
Destin .. I just came back home from seeing the solar eclipse. I cant thank you enough for making me do this. I was in tears witnessing the entire totality. Love you back man !
THANK YOU, Destin. I'm writing from Dallas, TX where I came to, from South Florida, to see the eclipse. It is this video that sparked the idea for me and I'm so glad I did it. You made me not only smarter, but also feel more... I was almost in tears during totality. What a sight to behold!!!
I’m prepping my truck as we speak to head down to Torreón, Mexico in two weeks for this eclipse! Lowest chance of cloud cover, right near the point of longest duration. My friend is flying all the way from Seoul, South Korea to meet me there
@@gregsimmons694Hey, stop telling people how to live, and presuming they are "sinning". Mind your own business and quit spamming your drivel everywhere.
I'm 26 and in the last year I worked hard because I wanted to travel from Bologna (Italy) to Durango (Mexico), for the eclipse and to hang around for a week.. That was, by far, the most exciting and emotional experience of my life. Can't wait for the next eclipse
We have been driving for four days down Route 66 (2000 mi. CA to Illinois) to get to this 2024 eclipse! We are excited and after watching your video I am heading out to get a poster board for shadow snakes, as well as, a bright shirt.
Yes! Can’t wait! We’re in the path of totality. In Central Texas. 3 minutes, 19 seconds. All we have to do is go outside. We’re going to have a picnic!
I used to be in the boat of "the moon gets in the way of the sun big deal, I can and have seen pictures of it", but in 2017 since the path of totality was very close by, I made a point to go out and see it... It is so much more than the moon getting in the way of the sun. If you're able to travel and see it, you will not regret it. No photo or video can truly replace being there.
yeah, I've never seen a picture of the suns corona that matches what you actually see, it's indescribable and awe inspiring, so much so I'm travelling all the way across the country to see it again! Weather is the only thing I'm concerned about, I've built up massive amounts of good karma so hopefully it comes back to me finally!
As a long time viewer, you have a huge thank you from myself and my family. This video convinced us to make the 9 hour drive to get two whole minutes of totality. Absolutely worth it. The passion you put into your videos is what keeps us coming back for more!
Thank you Dustin. I will never forget today. Seeing the totality is a once in a lifetime event for me, after watching your video, I just had to go and I had an awesome time. Thank you!!!
It. Was. Awesome. I can't stress this enough. There are legitimately no words to describe the impact of seeing a total solar eclipse. I wish there was a way that I could go back in time and convince some of my loved ones to come see it, just so we could continue to share that moment.
@smartereveryday Thank you for your quality and inspirational content. We are homeschoolers and it's because of your video prior to the 2017 total eclipse that we decided to make the 700 mile trip with our children to witness it. I've never been so in awe of God's creation before or since. It's made a lasting impact on our family. God bless you on your mission.
We will be doing the same. The evidence for fine-tuned design in creation is overwhelming in every field of science, and THIS is one of those evidences.
Coming here Post Eclipse (Prince Edward Island, Canada) to say thank you for this video. I watched it a month ago and can say this video and the app made my first eclipse experience one I will never forget. Thank you again!
I am from the other side of the globe, a slightly different culture and yet you are so inspiring, your values are so universal... I mean human values. Thanks! You are amazing!
I Viewed the total Ecliose today April 8th 2024 in Erie Pennsylvania. The sky was over cast but became clear right before the event! It was epic and would recommend it to anyone. The only draw back was the traffic leaving added 2.5 hrs to the trip 😢.
3:26 so crazy. When you zoomed in, i live right on the edge of that portion. Im so excited for this. Hopefully my boss allows us to go outside for it. May just have to time my lunch the right way
People need to know to bring supplies with them please! The people in the towns that are going to have to deal with this are already being warned to buy groceries ahead of time and are expecting their populations to double and triple overnight! Remember to PLEASE respect the people that live in the towns and cities that everyone is piling into to watch this. Yes, this is absolutely worth travelling to see! It's incredible! Just please remember to buy supplies before you go. Buy a couple cases of water to take with you. Buy some non-perishable food and a way to warm it. Yes, enjoy the local dining, but remember that the places you are travelling to aren't equipped for what is coming their way with this eclipse. You can't expect them to spend extra to overstock their stores when you can take stuff with you to ease their burden a bit.
It looks like some of the Canadian tourist destinations, which were hit hard by government policies over the last few years, will be happy to see business booming again!
@@phantomkate6 I'm not sure who is liking y'alls comments, but they seem to be as ignorant about this as the two of you are. Have you looked at the path for the total eclipse? Your comment is 95%+ irrelevant to Canada. Regardless, my original comment still stands. People need to think about the communities that WILL be overrun by people that think like the two of you. If you can't bring your own supplies, then you probably shouldn't leave your house.
It was far and away something magical. Terrifying, disorienting, wonderul. The Corona was so much brighter than any picture can show. Ruby colored prominances. Venus was spectacular, brightest Id ever seen her. Black hole sun burned into my memory. You were right Destin. You have to see it in person. Nothing else compares.
Traveled from Estonia to see this. Initial plan was around Austin, TX area. But due to weather models, drove to Hot Springs, Arkansas instead. Sky was clear. Incredible! Edit: Thank you, Destin, for making the video in 2017.
The best part of the 2024 Solar Eclipse is that my house is directly on the center of the path. I’m talking 4 minutes, 23 seconds of the total eclipse while sitting in my front/back yard. I don’t have to go anywhere. I don’t have to worry about parking, keeping drinks cold/hot, bathrooms, anything. The thing I do have to worry about is the fact that the population in this area is expected to double in the days before and after. So, I gotta make sure I don’t need anything like groceries or fuel and then there’s people parking, blocking our cars and keeping us from getting out in case of an emergency. I’ve got friends/family having a big party about 20 miles away from the center. They’re going to experience 3 minutes and 55 seconds. They’re ‘out in the sticks’ and they have a sizeable chunk of land to host. My question about attending that party is getting there and getting back. What’s traffic going to be like. I’m probably going to stay home with my wife and son and do experiments with our cats. See how they react. Then there’s the weather… On a side note, during the last eclipse people insisted on playing Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” as background music. NO WAY! If you’re going to play background music play “Brain Damage/Eclipse” by Pink Floyd. Come on! The last phrase in the song goes “But the sun is eclipsed by the moon” That’s background music for an eclipse..
Why would anyone want to be distracted by music during the eclipse totality? It’s extremely short even at over 4 minutes. It’s easy enough to miss the experience but with music if the birds go silent will you notice that, or a temperature change, or wind or even the awes of those nearby.
I'm a cynical atheist. I understand the science of the event. In 2017 experiencing the total eclipse could only be described as a religious/spiritual/magical experience. If you can, you should experience it. It's worth your time. It's worth sacrifice. Everybody is different but I find it hard to imagine someone could be completely unmoved. (I know I sound like a cultist.)
That sounds like perfect atheist behavior. Meaning you feel like you actually have to observe something to believe in it. That’s exact opposite of believers and faith. So when you saw it is when you actually feel like it exists. Again it’s just the exact opposite of what people of faith proclaim.
“I’m a cynical atheist” was very funny. Good on you for making it your personality. I like to think it’s how you start out letters and emails. Have a good day brother.
SEND THIS VIDEO to someone you want to go to the Total Solar Eclipse with you! This one is going to be over 4 minutes! You Should TOTALLY go if you can swing it!
Here's a guide to help you plan: www.smartereveryday.com/eclipse
Past couple years I've had it in mind to go up Mt. Kahtadin to witness the eclipse. Just noticed that most of Baxter State Park will be closed to the public in April.😑
You needed to write this a year ago! Hotels fill up that far ahead and more, LOL
Be a little far for me this time... I live in Kobe Japan.
There's a _second_ Smarter Every Day channel?? HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS??? 😂
IMI: Thank you for supporting such a great channel! ❤
Just drove a total of 7 hours, because I wanted to see the 3 minutes of totality. This video gave me the push and...it was worth every. Single. Moment. It was beyond breathtaking
Same!! Made the trip and saw the shadow bands because of THIS VIDEO! NJ to NY state, left at 6am, got home at 3am. I'd do it again today if it was an option haha
We drove 16 hours both ways, and it was worth going twice that far!! I would do it again in a heartbeat! I can hardly talk about it without the tears coming back.
@@air-edge me toooo I was surprised I became emotional, because I very rarely cry. But I am still tearing up just thinking about it
@@lunedogg I thought I was going to cry 100% because it’s something I’ve been dreaming of seeing in person for a very long time. Funny thing was. I was so speechless and blown away. My brain legitimately broke. I was on autopilot for 3 1/2 minutes. I felt like I was on a cloud the entire time. Apparently my brain didn’t want to function enough to make me cry lol
I was in Dallas Texas and there were surrounding cities that had more visitors than the normal population of the town/city it was wild I thought they were crazy until I sat in my backyard watching it
Post eclipse comment: Thank you Destin!!!… it is because of this video that we drove up 3 1/2 hours to the path of totality. Took our 8th grader out of school and went for it. We were prepared to watch for everything!
And got the app, unfortunately we went to a place out of reach of even GPS signal so it was about 10 minutes off, it took our last location, but that’s okay because we knew what to lookout out for. When we saw the shadow bands we all screamed! 🐍 Thank you for helping us decide to take the trip and for all of the fun things to look for! Memories for a lifetime! 🌕☀️
Awesome choice! A colleague of mine put it well: There are things in life that you can hear descriptions of, see pictures and watch video of, and hear stories from people who have been there and seen them. You know about those things rationally and that's great. But until you've actually been to the Grand Canyon and seen how vast it really is, or stood in a gallery of fine art, or watched the Moon completely cover the face of the Sun, you haven't experienced them emotionally. That emotional experience is transformative, and it provides a depth of meaning to the rational information you have that cannot be gained otherwise.
I watched Mr. Rogers alot as a kid. I just want you to know, you're right up there with him. Thanks for caring about, and informing people you'll never meet.
Yes!
Pretty sure Mr. Rogers didn't spew NASA nonsense. I think he was most likely totally honest and had a good moral compass, which I wouldn't say about anyone who works for NASA.
@@jeremiah5319 Wut?
Mister Rogers?
Bold claim.
in the modern year the biggest and most important lesson he taught was if you are a boy then you are a boy, if you are a girl then you are a girl, end of story. I guarantee he never thought this would ever come up again, but here we are becoming dumber as a species. it is sad.
Never commented on a video. But I felt the need to comment on this one because this was literally the video that informed me that the eclipse was happening. I missed the last one regrettably, so I after watching this instantly booked a hotel and drove 4 hours to see it. There truly are no words to describe how it was. Except as Michael Steven’s said “Awesome”. Your brain breaks, you get emotional. You just can’t believe the thing you’re seeing. I’m just wanting to thank you for informing me about this and I want to reiterate what you said in this video. If you EVER have the chance to see a total eclipse. See it. There is no way to hype it up too much.
Which venue did you watch the eclipse in? How much were the tickets?
@@chesterules It covers the whole sky. You could have watched it from a McDonald's parking lot if you wanted.
@@brendangolledge8312 I was trying to be humorous: the person I was replying to had written that they bought tickets, as if they were buying tickets to a concert, so I was making a joke. ;)
@@chesterules oh okay
For Europe: The next full eclipse will be in Spain in 2026, the next after that will be in 2081. So you'll probably not want to miss that
i''ll be 101 in 2081, i can wait, XDXD
I will only be 100… I’ll see you there. Look for the other ancient one 😉
And on 29th of march 2025 a partial one 🎉🎉🎉🎉
The 2026 one will be right at sunset, 2027 at Luxor could be good.
In the Netherlands the next full eclipse is in 2135. Because we are such a small country.
I saw it in 2017, and it was really fantastic.
I would recommend that people ignore the filming and taking pictures.
Let others do that. You can just get those on the internet.
But what you see with your own eyes is so much more compelling
Do not gaze upon it..
@@frensunited3748 you can look at it safely during totality.
@@frensunited3748 Actually you CAN gaze upon it during totality. It's one of the really cool parts of it.
Same here, also saw a few others when I was a kid ( I think ).
It's cool, really cool, but I wouldn't go as far as everyone on this video is.
To each their own, but I don't think I'd equal it to watching my first born, born.
@@MR-nl8xrapparently you weren't in the totality of a total solar eclipse because it's 1000x better than that will ever be.
Totality in Madras Oregon 2017 was AWESOME.
My advice: 1.Don't get so wrapped up in trying to take pictures of totality that you miss it. Try to take in what is going on around you. (There will be thousands of professional pictures available online. Only you can take pictures of your family and friends' reactions experiencing this incredible moment. those are our favorite pictures)
2. Try to be out in a field where you can feel the temperature change the most.
3. Get to wherever you want to view extremely early.
3b. Monitor the weather days ahead and have alternate sites planned.
4. Have a full tank of gas, water, and food for 2 days, and something to pee in. Anticipate traffic, even in the middle of nowhere, being gridlocked for hours, if not most of the day.
5. Do not plan on being able to be back at work the next day on time if you have to travel.
6. GO! I hope everyone can experience this at least once in their lifetime. Enjoy the moment.
dont underestimate #4 and 5, that was a wild ride immediately following the 2017 eclipse. 8hrs to LEAVE Kentucky borders, then 8 more back to our home lol
do rules 4-6 apply if I already go to work in the path of the totality? How bad will the drive home that day be (dallas)? (its usually 40 mins)
I was in Roseburg for it and it was great!
We lived in Salem then, and there were people from all over the place coming there to watch it. They were camping out in parking lots and at the fairgrounds and at the capitol and stuff. Very weird, but memorable!
@@antiprime4665it depends how central you are in the path I think. I lived right on the outskirts of the 2017 eclipse and I don’t remember any bad traffic
I live in the path of totality and I guess I have been unappreciative of how lucky I am. I really have not cared. Your sincere video is making me understand. Thank you.
dig it
Did you see it yesterday, and did it change your perspective?
Did you see it? We traveled to see it, and I'm so glad I did. It was so much more than I was expecting.
The eclipse in Salem Oregon a few years back was such a cool experience. Right after the eclipse a raccoon started walking in the park in the middle of the day-poor little guy was as confused as we were.
Huron Ohio the owls came out in my front yard
Yeah all the birds stop chirping, squirrels all hide, crickets become very loud, owls come out or even hoot, etc. very cool experience if you can find a spot you can see the sky while in the woods, which I did during the previous one.
The birds got quiet. And there were fires which made it even more eerie
😂😂😂😂
Crazy, I was there. I will be enjoying from Salem, Ohio this time.
I drove 400 miles for the 2017 totality. Words escape the feeling. It can't believe that I'm able to see another one, because it felt like a once in a lifetime experience.
I'm about to drive the same distance for this one. So pumped!
I witnessed the 2017 in Extreme Northern Colorado
Haha, I drove 1800 miles! So 900 miles EACH WAY and it WAS totally worth it!
(Minneapolis to Cookeville, TN)
I went to stay with my former s-i-l and watch it in her back yard but she mentioned that Tennessee Tech was having an event at their stadium...I was the first one in the stadium... Several hours before. 🤗 It was so cool. They played all kinds of music relating to the sun and the moon.
I'm thinking about driving again to see this one lol
That's so cool! I'm gonna end up driving a little further than that for my next big "must-see" - a heavy launch. These two events have escaped me in almost 40 years of livin... NOT ANYMORE!!! @@danceteachermom
@danceteachermom nice! I am across the border in WI. Went straight down to Missouri and stayed with family in Iowa instead of coming straight home. The traffic was busy getting there, but absolutely insane after the eclipse. I'm glad I didn't have to drive all the way back the same day.
This upcoming total solar eclipse will pass over my house ON MY BIRTHDAY.
I might be one of the luckiest people in history.
Same for me!! My bday and I don't really have to go anywhere. I am taking the day off to see it.
Be careful eclipses have long been considered bad omens lol
No such thing as luck ! God made you. Jesus can save you!
@@gregsimmons694 don't worry Greg, I'm on the same page as you.
@@RealVedicAstrology haha, you're right. I'll keep an eye out for busses that day that might hit me
My wife, daughter, grandson and I drove up to Burlington, Vermont from just south of Boston on Monday and returned that night. In site of almost 19 hours of driven there and back Ivan happily report that watching the eclipse was one of the most amazing experiences of my life!
I am also happy to report that my 7 year old grandson was a minor celebrity on Tuesday at school when he reported to his class of the event being the only one that saw and experienced the totality first hand.
Thank you for putting the idea into my head!!!
Destin, after watching a selection of your videos, I thought to myself how much I enjoy and appreciate the content you provide. While doing this I had a similar feeling that you described while watching the wonderful human being that was Fred Rogers. I couldn’t put it together in the moment, but as soon as I was the portrait in this video I exclaimed out loud “that’s it!” realizing that was the comparison I had been missing. I firmly believe your work is piquing the interest of kids and adults alike, and inspiring them to chase their dreams. The in depth information, yet distilled for all audiences, is a testament to your passion to make us all Smarter Every Day. I hope I can cross paths with you someday to say thank you in person, but until then this will have to do. All the best to you Destin, and keep on doing what you’re doing! Cheers
You stole my thunder Bret. Well said and I couldn't agree more.
Exactly. Your content is wholesome and educational. I would love to see you partner with Bentkey to put some of your content up there. This would be great stuff for kids to watch, and would be a great addition to their kids library.
Travelling from Spain to the states just to watch it. I can relate so much, thank you Destin for expanding what is imho the most impressive natural phenomena a human being can experience in their life.
in 2 years there will be one in northern spain
Spain will have its own path of totality during an eclipse in 2026
@@mathieujanssen489 Yeah same thing, was thinking should I spend so much money to go and watch it or should I wait for the Northern Spain one
@@sarthakbhole3724Why not both?
I am waiting 2026! I will be in Teruel i Sierra de Albarracín.
Our house in Bloomington Indiana is directly perfectly centered with the shadow so we will be having a cook out and enjoying the show.. so glad we don’t have to leave the house and deal with traffic
Do you have a spare room suitable for a couple from the UK? 😆
...same here, in NB Canada.
Fully expect it to be cloudy overcast too.
😂
with all the visitors i wont be going around town either haha.
Out here in West Indianapolis, only 3.5 minutes. About 75% of the total time but Got plans for cameras
My mom used to live in Nashville. So many people planning on heading to the Hoosier Natl Forest and state parks. All I can imagine is the total chaotic traffic nightmare with only a couple of curvy, 2-lane roads to get in and out of Brown County. No thank you...
Just got home from a 15 hours round trip from Las Vegas to Dallas just for the eclipse and I'm so Glad I did. What an amazing, thrilling and emotional experience. The fact that I got to share the experience and my equipment with a few dozen strangers made it even more worth while. Thank you Destin for all your tips and suggestions.
21 hour trip, so thankful I did it
2017 Eclipse went over my hometown. We gathered outside with the family and dozens of strangers, watched with the safety of our glasses, and enjoyed totality without them. Looking at the weird crescent moon shadows, the moments leading up, the event itself... The only way I know how to describe it is "emotional." It was like a primal trigger clicked in my brain. To this day when I think back on it I'm nearly on the verge of tears - it was awesome in the most literal sense.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork-Psalm 19:1
For by him( Jesus) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through him and for him. -Col.1:16
We feel it innately because we and creation , come from God. You're comment was beautiful. Take care
@@sunnydaze1185100 % TRUTH.
Jesus saves sinners like you and me!
@@sunnydaze1185What lmao. This phenomenon is totally explainable, why infer a God when none is required?
@@Daniel-wr7yh why infer your point when none is required?
Our house was in totality in 2017. We invited as many people as we could from our old neighborhood in an adjacent state. I was surprised by how many people weren't interested, but the families who came were all blown away. I highly recommend it.
Jesus saves but we invest
@@dubmob151 I always wondered what that phrase means.
I live in a town that’s directly in the path of the eclipse. They are estimating our population is going to quadruple. And as excited as I am about it, it is going to suck lol.
UPDATE: My town embraced everyone! From the UK to Hong Kong we had tons of visitors who came! Everything went off without a hitch and I couldn’t be more proud of my community! What a beautiful event and a beautiful time to live!
Nah... find a spot in the wilderness... where you can still see the sky... you want to observe nature's reaction anyway.... people don't count. we're "too domesticated"...
Maybe use this opportunity to make some money? Sell binoculars or something. Sell water maybe idk
Well, I have family in the Adirondacks and there is nobody up there now... nobody...campsites are closed, ferry is closed, snow fall and weather will dictate who will be there, and its April...it could still have snow.
@@Kagutsuch1i believe me, I thought about that, we have a large outdoor arena and a group of people rented it to have a small concert. Unfortunately, I will be working, but there are a lot of opportunities.
I thought you might have been a flerfer or something, the magical eclipse makes the population get bigger.
Then I thought about it and realised it was because of tourists 😂🤣
I just wanted to comment to tell you that your video was so helpful in allowing us to maximize the eclipse experience. The app did not work for me (off on timing) but the ancillary stuff like your color changing was bang on. We were near Cleveland and did not see any of the snakes, too bad. The eclipse itself was amazing, and I was so happy that our 6 hour drive from Toronto to Cleveland was so worthwhile (everything near Toronto was clouded over) with perfect weather and no clouds for the event. The "spring peepers" frogs were 80 decibels the night before, and were silent during the day until the eclipse where they piped up again, amazing. I did the trip solely so that my 13 and 15 year old daughters could experience it. Leading up to it they were bored. During the event they were amazed. What more can you ask for?
During the event all I could think of was Neil deGrasse Tyson's partial answer to the Universe's Most Amazing Fact:
“So when I look up at the night sky and I know that yes, we are part of this Universe, we are in this Universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the Universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact I look up - many people feel small because they’re small and the Universe is big - but I feel big because my atoms came from those stars.”
I feel big...
It is passing directly over my work, a half an hour after my work ends. Really lines up perfectly
good luck driving home
Almost to perfectly 🤔
Same. It's gonna suck with all the out of towners and people clogging the roads though. Probably will just stay home that day if I can.
I got the same warning from our city, said that a lot of people are gonna show up and crowd everything.
I work right next to a major tourist location so the area by my work will be flooded with people
The path was about 40 minutes north of my home in 2017. I tried to convince friends and neighbors to travel with me North to Experience the total experience, where I lived just missed totality and I knew the experience at home, as cool as it might seem, would not compare to the experience of witnessing the eclipse directly in the totality path. I ended up driving North alone. I was worried about all the traffic that should have been heading to the path. I didn't run into any traffic, but it's a factor to consider on your trip if you decide to go yourself. The experience was spectacular. I feel sorry my friends and family were so close to having the same experience but just didn't want to? Their mistake. Don't make that mistake. Even if it's a full day's drive, go for it.
I drove 3 hours to experience the 2017 eclipse and it took 5-1/2 hours to drive home because traffic was so heavy (totally worth it). I'll be going to arkansas to view the April eclipse but this time I've booked 2 days at a hotel to hopefully avoid some traffic, I'm very excited!
@@katpea3641my husband and I drove 2 hours to be in the path of totality for the 2017 eclipse, and it was SO worth it! We became eclipse junkies. We’re driving to Arkansas too, Hot Springs, to experience that eclipse. So looking forward to it! I pray for cloudless skies for all in the path of totality! It’s the last total solar eclipse across the U.S. for at least 50 years, so I won’t be alive for any future ones.
There was no traffic to deal with in Oregon going down the day before, neither during the drive to the random viewpoint.
On return as we reached the freeway the traffic became a nightmare, decided to exit the freeway to local roads and
inched our way toward home for 12 hours. Still had to take a long nap break at a local business before finishing
the trip home in commuter traffic. It was worth it. Can’t say I noticed a temperature drop, forgot to note the ring of pearls, the shadowy moving waves on the ground, didn’t bring anything to view the crescent shadows either so missed that too. It was a short two minutes. I did look around for the nighttime effect, can’t say now whether I saw any stars
come out or not. The white corona was awesome, the highlight! Then the blast of bright white sunlight when totality was over
let you know it was over indeed! The streaky white corona was not to be missed!
I'm considering driving from california to texas lol
Sadly A LOT of people do that....they don’t listen.....just like with the second coming and Jesus !😢 it’s hard when people are too busy to pay attention to important events!
The solar eclipse in 2017 happened in my backyard. I was a young adult and had been waiting for that eclipse for about a decade. Even with all of that anticipation, it still blew my mind! My heart was racing as I took it all in. It was truly one of the most unique experiences I’ve had in my life, and I WILL be doing everything I possibly can to see this next one.
Jesus saves sinners like you and me!
This event was freaking spectacular!! The weird feelings right before totality and after was so new and something that doesn't happen too often. Totality was beautiful, something that is engraved in my memory now. The weirdest thing was seeing the "shadow bands" right before and after. I was so happy that everything worked out telescope and camera wise, and I was able to see it with my own eyes too. It's an unbelievable experience that I encourage you to see in your lifetime!!
I live in Western NY right along the path! Praying for no clouds! 🙏
We are coming from CA to Rochester Area for it. - with contingency plane tickets to San Antonio if the weather looks sketchy. Can’t chance it! hoping for clear skies in Wayne County April eighth
Western NY and clear skies? Surely you jest.
I'm in Buffalo and I expect that there's an equal chance of perfectly clear skies and a blizzard.
I live in central Arkansas, also hoping for a clear day. 🙏🏻
I live in the same area. I'm praying there's no clouds. If there aren't, it's time-lapse time and I sit back and watch.
Hi, Great video! I’m a self taught astronomer/eclipse chaser. I live in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 I have to travel 5 minutes from my home to see totality. This will be my 6th total. I have travelled thousands of miles/kilometres to watch this amazing spectacle. I drove 30 hours to catch the annular eclipse in October. The best is a total without a doubt. I would like to purchase the doctor’s book. I’ll watch the video again to learn his last name. Praying for clear skies! ♥️
I'm impressed with the Independent Media Initiative. Being deliberate about the things that we watch matters so much. I'm thankful for their reminder to choose with purpose.
Right, I'm always mindful of what videos I click on, because the topics I choose are the rabbit hole that YT is going to take me down. If I'm really that tempted by anything questionable, I jump into a burner profile to view it.
@@mortanicus5871My hat is off to you for assessing vids in a different profile before giving them a lot of watch time. I generally use the rating buttons to signal to RUclips what I want to be shown, but I know that what I click on and minutes watched are more important.
Wow
So that means we refuse to watch Corporate media in general.
They will ultimately select leftist drivel filled with propaganda. It always ends this way.
Thank you for your videos. I teach 6th grade science and constantly use your videos in my class and in my "video libraries" (collections of videos that kids are allowed to watch when they finish work early), and my wife and I watch every new video eating dinner. I re-watched this one this morning as we were making final preparations for the eclipse. We live in the totality band, so we were able to invite all of the family over and have a cook out. The forecast was terrible and predicted to be heavy clouds... the forecast was botched. There were clouds, but they were far between. From the moment of C1 and the alarms started sounding on my phone (the eclipse app), I had goose bumps. I could not believe the weather cleared. I have hundreds of photos to process through and a time lapse thanks to a GoPro. I have only looked at a few of the pics from totality and my mind is blown. The most stunning so far is a pic at C3 that shows the smallest edge of the sun along with red flares (they look like solar flares in the picture, not sure what to call them yet). Thank you again for your work and your videos.
Saw the eclipse a few years ago that also crossed paths in southern Illinois. I was absolutely blown away. Everyone needs to try and see a total eclipse at least once in their lives. Absolutely stunning.
❤❤❤ same I was in southern Illinois when seeing the eclipse. Watching all the people traveling around in a small town and local roads to find a great spot.
Yep, I was In Makanda Illinois for 2017. I’ll be back again 4/8! And it looks like we will have the best weather for viewing.
I watched Mr. Rogers a lot when I was little, and sometimes I go dig up an episode to watch online simply to experience that simple happiness again. You are different with your channel, giving me different feelings, BUT! The excitement, the learning, the laughter and happiness your videos provide is something I really love. Never stop being awesome Destin!
Less than 16 hours left, I'm in totality and ready for disbelief. I've had a love for astronomy for years.
Get ready, it’s absolutely incredible. I was lucky enough to be in totality in 2017 and it is the coolest single thing my eyes have ever seen.
It's started. Wahhh!!
I was trying to get my work to close today because every branch is in the path of totality but they felt being a gym was more important than a once in a lifetime event
Well how was it?
@@bennyrich7361 it was, without question, the coolest thing I've ever seen in my life.
ive tried inviting everyone i know to come and see it with me, and they just tell me its a waste of time and money. It makes me truly sad and im contemplating on just going alone 😔
Hey sorry to hear that. Most ppl think im crazy too but im traveling 5 5 hrs to buffalo ny to see it. Their loss! I'll be out there with my name pinholed into cardboard and my flimsy glasses. Planning to enjoy every second ❤
I've heard similar. We'll see you there. Just look for a bunch of strangers with kids and come say hello.
@@Gigi.973 be safe out there! Im over 1000 miles away its gonna be a long drive 😭
I guess they're not really good friends. I only have to drive 3 hours & 4mins to Rome New York
My friends are also a bunch of simpletons. Go anyway. There will be many like-minded people to share the experience with.
Just experienced this eclipse in southeast Oklahoma. Cloud cover broke 20 minutes before totality. It was amazing to see it in person!
Me and my wife were in Hugo OK at that time. We drove 9 hours to be there and it is the best road trip I have ever taken
Gog to take my family to see it in Wooster, Ohio. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. We got around 3 minutes of dark, but it's like a really rare roller coaster. My kids were excited going into it, and mindblown once it actually happened.
I gotta thank you, Destin, because when I first watched this video, it made me start planning to bring my family to it, whereas before I really had no plans to go.
Thanks so much for getting me there!
I have to say, I am often moved emotionally by your end of the video msgs. Thanks for being a genuine person. Your an excellent human being. And I appreciate you and the incredible effort to make the world a better place. Thank you!
Thank you Destin. This video and the app Dr Telepin created, made our eclipse experience SO special. You convinced us to go. We drove 16 hour to get there. We drove 16 hours to go home. And it was worth EVERY MINUTE!! Thank you Destin!! We will never forget this INCREDIBLE experience! I can hardly tell people about it without starting to cry again. You convinced me to drag my family to see something that we will never forget and I think changed our lives. My kids thought I was crazy. Now they keep hugging me and thanking me for taking them.
Great comment. We drove 1200 miles each way and we are still welling up when we think about it. This video was so helpful.
@@CaptainBuzzBeeI wish words could describe what we experienced. Those who haven't will probably never understand until they experience it for themselves. It's somehow comforting to read these comments from others who went through a lot to see it and feel the same way that we do. I would do it again in a heartbeat and be excited for the opportunity! I would drive twice as far if I had to.
In 2017 I Traveled 5 hours south to Bowling Green, KY sat and watched the eclipse, in awe, and 25 mins later I was back on the road for another 5 hours to make my shift at work that night. Lucky to be in the path of totality where I live today, but I will be driving to my Fathers because his house is DIRECTLY in the center of the totality path. Can’t wait.
you were also lucky to make it back in the same time it took to get there. I don't remember for sure but what usually would be a 6 hour drive was easily over 12 hours for me.
@@gizzyguzzi oh I was not following speed limits on the way back, I had a part time job to get to! 😂 still surprised I didn’t get pulled over. Spent over an hour in the triple digits
The speed in Oregon on return was crawl, stop, wait, repeat.
@@saywhat8966the best part was in central oregon there was a 4 way blinking red light. Traffic backed up for miles, and no one even coming the other directions! Easily they should have had a cop directing traffic in that one horse not even a town... Fail.
It’s neat yea….. but not a big deal I really don’t understand why this is so exciting to people
That. Was. Awesome.
It was wasnt it!?!?! ❤
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! We took our 4 kids 5 hours away to the path of totality. We used the app you recommended. We saw the fuzzy and sharp shadows. We did pinhole projection papers. We saw the shadow snakes. We were in awe of the Creator for 3 minutes of unbelievable darkness! Thanks for giving us this gift!
I drove to northern Vermont from Boston to see totality on your recommendation, then spent all night in traffic driving home and it was 1000% worth it. It was magnificent. Thank you @smartereveryday!
Fred Rogers was a national hero. I want to thank you for reminding me of that today, Destin. I feel like I understand a little better how you ended up doing what you do, and I will admit I've never thought of Mr. Rogers when I watch your videos before. I am so grateful you are one creator that creates kind of a bubble of safety from that pervasive sensationalism you find in almost all other media, and I see that now. Thank you
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THANK YOU for communicating your passion about seeing a total eclipse in person. I would probably not have made the 3 hour drive to see it, and would be less of a person for it, had you not shared this video and the SET app. Despite the uncertainty due to cloud cover in Texas, we went and it was absolutely stunning!!!! We caught a break in the clouds and had an unobstructed view of the eclipse (although that is an obstructed view of sorts…).
My whole family of 5 is traveling to Texas to see the eclipse with our friends (a family of 6) all because I saw your video and I got emotionally invested. Thank you Destin
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I’m doing the same. Flying to Texas with a family of 5 from MD. Just saw the 10 day weather forecast and it has me scared. Really hope
We have clear skies.
@@gregsimmons694 Even more importantly than that, mind your own business!
@@gregsimmons694GFY
Save trip yall and welcome to Texas during that time!
This video clued me into the eclipse so I went 7 hours up to Maine and camped in a tent in the cold to witness it. Was totally worth it! Even better I ran into someone that had seen this video and happened to bring some of the shadow experiments I had no time to set up to the same place I was watching. Destin, I want to thank you for this!
Really like how he is using such basic house hold items for his observations in his stations. Very informative.
Black construction paper. A pin. A sidewalk.
😉
Destin, you were 100% right. Seeing the eclipse was the best moment of my life so far. Thank you for motivating me to drive and see it.
The 2017 eclipse was close by for me and I was able to find a secluded spot near my home town dead center in totality. This one is much deeper but involves some serious driving. Worth it. My whole family are going!
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Thank you SO MUCH!!! I drove 6 hours NJ to NY to see it and was the only person who knew to look for shadow bands after the totality. It was INTENSE, nothing like any video I've seen of it. Like flashing, rippling undulating rows of snakes! I started freaking out and the people around me saw it too, were thanking me because everyone was still looking up, but i KNEW THANKS TO YOU! Experience of a lifetime!!!! 🙏
6 hours there, over 11 getting home, 21 hour travel 6am-3am 🎉
I just need to comment on this because before watching this video, I didn't really care much. After watching it, I was like "hey since I'm in the path, might as well take pictures and see it" thinking it wasn't going to be super amazing, just kinda fun. I got more excited as time got closer, this morning there were clouds which made me sad as I thought that might mean eclipse viewing wouldn't be great but they mostly disappeared and when it hit totality... OMG that was amazing and if it wasn't for this video, I probably would have not really care. So thank you for this amazing experience! so many people missed this and I hope more people get the chance to see it!
I want you to know that your videos and mentality towards learning inspired me to further my education. I am now on my second year of college with a major in science education. The neat thing about it is that I am loving school now. Thank you for all of your hard work! :)
A teachable attitude is one of the perks of humbleness.
Learn NOW about geo engineering! Why there are CHEM TRAILS and 12 NEW types of clouds!!!!!!
Destin, you are VERY MUCH like Fred Rogers, in your Alabama engineery way. And I'm very happy you were selected for the Fusion Award and IMI support because you absolutely deserve it for SmarterEveryDay.
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I just got back to my desk from watching the total solar eclipse. I was geeking out over things I saw that were mentioned in this video. I was sending photos to my wife with captions like "the right side of my shadow is sharp and the left side is blurry" and "I can see the snakes". This video helped enhance my experience. THANK YOU!!!
Same. Unfortunately I couldn’t see the snakes. Idk why. Set up a board and everything
@@graydonpivec6728came thru pretty strong in Waco
I'm back here on Eclipse morning to review all the tips! Thanks for all the great eclipse info!
Thanks to this I took time off work to travel and got to witness it in person. That was phenomenal.
I was in WY for the 2017 eclpise. I was prepared for a kumbaya harmony kind of mystical event.
What I experienced was a birds stopped chirping, it got cold and dark really fast. My lymbic system was on high alert. Bring back that sun. Without the sun, we are dead.
It was an amazing experience.
I drove 5 hours to see it, took 12.5 hours to get back. TOTALLY worth it. Thanks for the push!
Thank you so much for making this. After years of watching this channel, your respectable reputation was enough to sell me on booking a ticket to go see it. It was SO worth it! Everything you said was spot on. What an amazing experience.
We went and I have also been converted to a totality zone chaser! It was amazing.
yes, absolutely planning in my head to see one in spain now lol
Me too. Most amazing thing I've ever seen. Would absolutely love to see more
2024/04/08: I went to see it in North America.... AND... it was the MOST AMAZING THING I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE so far!!
Thank you to anyone that put a good word in favor of this event in order to go see it LIVE, it is SO worth it... so much... It was amazing and so incredibly impossible to describe in words... You have to watch it in person, with your own eyes 👀
I tried to watch so many videos and pictures... I can guarantee you that NONE OF THEM can barely do any justice to it! Meaning that you see a completely different thing on person.
I was able to use my binoculars while in the totality and IT WAS INSANE!!!!!!! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯
An event like this one should last 1 day minimum.
In 2017 I lived less than 30 miles from the path of totality. I didn't understand that a short distance means all the difference in the world between the experience you will get with seeing totality and just a partial eclipse. In 2024 we had a family get together at a great spot within the path of totality. I gladly drove 150 miles, not wanting to miss it again. I knew it was going to be great, but I didn't expect the emotional reaction. There are lots of wonders in the world, but I can't think of any that give you the same overwhelming emotion as when you see a total eclipse. I had my video camera rolling as we were awaiting totality and the reaction I had when I first took off my glasses was genuine. Watching that clip brings back all of the emotions.
Any one hear on the day?
Hear what
@@CombsDeserts 😂
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Everyone else is already picking on your spelling error so I'll just say yeah I'm here. I saw totality and yes this video is correct. You have to see it to experience it. Coolest thing ever!
I saw Eclipse today, and it was So Beautiful. It went over and beyond of my wildest expectation.
Dude, thank you, thank you, thank you! This was the most awesome experience my family and I have ever had. Overwhelming. We all bursted out into [very happy] tears.
One--HUNDRED PERCENT!!!!!! We went to NE Texas for this and it was mind-blowing--I'm still processing--I can't think about it without getting teary
Okay I'm so glad I listened to you and went to see the eclipse. It was a 4 hour drive, but my daughter said she wanted to see it. You were a major factor in me deciding to go and OH BOY I'm so glad I went. Thank you!
Really hoping for a follow up video with the data Dr Telepun gathered today!!
I live a little northwest of Austin TX and I have the day scheduled off of work for this! I'm taking my family about an hour west to be in the dead center if the "Totality" zone and we are bringing blankets and chairs and a pop up table and are going to spend about an hour in a field right off a main road for this.
My anticipation is bewildering to my family, but I have no doubt they will understand when the day comes.
My work fortunately cancelled for eclipse day because we're right in the path of totality and they're anticipating major traffic jams.
Destin .. I just came back home from seeing the solar eclipse. I cant thank you enough for making me do this. I was in tears witnessing the entire totality. Love you back man !
I absolutely owe you a huge thank you! My family had a wonderful time thanks to your inspiration. The app was worth all 199 pennies!
My favorite part of this video (which was amazing!) Was the message from the sponsor. Non sensational, intelligent, respectful content. Thank you ❤
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@@gregsimmons694please stop spamming ❤, I’m a Christian as well and even I don’t like it being spammed everywhere, its annoying
Booked plane, hotel, car. Waited 7 years. Excited for an unforgettable trip.
Jesus saves sinners like you and me! That's more important!
@@gregsimmons694I’m no sinner. Let Jesus know he can take the day off.
Where you going kid
You booked your trip 7 years ago??
Hope you’re not going to TX!
THANK YOU, Destin. I'm writing from Dallas, TX where I came to, from South Florida, to see the eclipse. It is this video that sparked the idea for me and I'm so glad I did it. You made me not only smarter, but also feel more... I was almost in tears during totality. What a sight to behold!!!
This video convinced me to travel to see the total eclipse. I just saw it. Thank you Destin for convincing me.
The second guy said what I said it was the most emotional experience of my life besides my sons being born!
@@gregsimmons694 that comment make you feel better? Thanks...
I’m prepping my truck as we speak to head down to Torreón, Mexico in two weeks for this eclipse! Lowest chance of cloud cover, right near the point of longest duration. My friend is flying all the way from Seoul, South Korea to meet me there
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@@gregsimmons694Hey, stop telling people how to live, and presuming they are "sinning". Mind your own business and quit spamming your drivel everywhere.
@@LAkadianI agree and I’m Christian, I don’t mind it being said; but it being spammed in almost every comment is annoying
I'm 26 and in the last year I worked hard because I wanted to travel from Bologna (Italy) to Durango (Mexico), for the eclipse and to hang around for a week.. That was, by far, the most exciting and emotional experience of my life. Can't wait for the next eclipse
We have been driving for four days down Route 66 (2000 mi. CA to Illinois) to get to this 2024 eclipse! We are excited and after watching your video I am heading out to get a poster board for shadow snakes, as well as, a bright shirt.
Yes! Can’t wait! We’re in the path of totality. In Central Texas. 3 minutes, 19 seconds. All we have to do is go outside. We’re going to have a picnic!
Jealous! Can I come!? 😅
Central Texas here also and yes we will be camping in totally and barbecue. Lake Whitney
Come to Kerrville, I’m renting tent spots on Guadalupe river
I'm also in the path of totality in Arkansas, the amount of people that are booking hotel rooms are insane.
We're 20 minutes north of Dallas and will be in the front yard - can't wait!!! Just hoping for no clouds...
I used to be in the boat of "the moon gets in the way of the sun big deal, I can and have seen pictures of it", but in 2017 since the path of totality was very close by, I made a point to go out and see it...
It is so much more than the moon getting in the way of the sun. If you're able to travel and see it, you will not regret it. No photo or video can truly replace being there.
yeah, I've never seen a picture of the suns corona that matches what you actually see, it's indescribable and awe inspiring, so much so I'm travelling all the way across the country to see it again! Weather is the only thing I'm concerned about, I've built up massive amounts of good karma so hopefully it comes back to me finally!
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This makes me sad. I’m only a three hour drive from totality and I can’t make it 😢😢
As a long time viewer, you have a huge thank you from myself and my family. This video convinced us to make the 9 hour drive to get two whole minutes of totality. Absolutely worth it. The passion you put into your videos is what keeps us coming back for more!
Thank you Dustin. I will never forget today.
Seeing the totality is a once in a lifetime event for me, after watching your video, I just had to go and I had an awesome time. Thank you!!!
It. Was. Awesome. I can't stress this enough. There are legitimately no words to describe the impact of seeing a total solar eclipse. I wish there was a way that I could go back in time and convince some of my loved ones to come see it, just so we could continue to share that moment.
You forgot ALL CAPS For AWESOME! Still blown away here
@smartereveryday Thank you for your quality and inspirational content. We are homeschoolers and it's because of your video prior to the 2017 total eclipse that we decided to make the 700 mile trip with our children to witness it. I've never been so in awe of God's creation before or since. It's made a lasting impact on our family. God bless you on your mission.
We will be doing the same.
The evidence for fine-tuned design in creation is overwhelming in every field of science, and THIS is one of those evidences.
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Coming here Post Eclipse (Prince Edward Island, Canada) to say thank you for this video. I watched it a month ago and can say this video and the app made my first eclipse experience one I will never forget.
Thank you again!
I am from the other side of the globe, a slightly different culture and yet you are so inspiring, your values are so universal... I mean human values.
Thanks! You are amazing!
They are values from the Bible. Yes, God's values are universal.
It just happened in Texas a few hours ago. It’s something that you have to experience, video or photos can never show just how amazing it actually is
Just saw the eclipse. Coolest thing I've ever seen. Unreal.
I Viewed the total Ecliose today April 8th 2024 in Erie Pennsylvania. The sky was over cast but became clear right before the event! It was epic and would recommend it to anyone. The only draw back was the traffic leaving added 2.5 hrs to the trip 😢.
I remember the one in 2017 and it brought tears to my eyes. I wasnt expecting the birds to stop chirping. It was kinda eery, just wild.
Birds are solar powered. 🤷♂️😅
@mattk6719 yea, basically 😂
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@@gregsimmons694 more importantly that is your belief and there is no need to push it on others.
drove across the state to see it and it was absolutely insane
3:26 so crazy. When you zoomed in, i live right on the edge of that portion. Im so excited for this. Hopefully my boss allows us to go outside for it. May just have to time my lunch the right way
You have the worst boss if he doesn't make everyone stop what they are doing and go outside for 10 minutes
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Take the day or afternoon off work for heaven's sake!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This video was so helpful today April 8th, 2024. Totality was awesome. I'm ready for my third. 😊
People need to know to bring supplies with them please! The people in the towns that are going to have to deal with this are already being warned to buy groceries ahead of time and are expecting their populations to double and triple overnight! Remember to PLEASE respect the people that live in the towns and cities that everyone is piling into to watch this. Yes, this is absolutely worth travelling to see! It's incredible! Just please remember to buy supplies before you go. Buy a couple cases of water to take with you. Buy some non-perishable food and a way to warm it. Yes, enjoy the local dining, but remember that the places you are travelling to aren't equipped for what is coming their way with this eclipse. You can't expect them to spend extra to overstock their stores when you can take stuff with you to ease their burden a bit.
It looks like some of the Canadian tourist destinations, which were hit hard by government policies over the last few years, will be happy to see business booming again!
Sounds like good business for those cities and not a burden
@@phantomkate6 I'm not sure who is liking y'alls comments, but they seem to be as ignorant about this as the two of you are. Have you looked at the path for the total eclipse? Your comment is 95%+ irrelevant to Canada. Regardless, my original comment still stands. People need to think about the communities that WILL be overrun by people that think like the two of you. If you can't bring your own supplies, then you probably shouldn't leave your house.
@@bigrichard660 I happen to live on the edge of the path in an area that was affected over the last few years so it's important to me!
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It was far and away something magical. Terrifying, disorienting, wonderul. The Corona was so much brighter than any picture can show. Ruby colored prominances. Venus was spectacular, brightest Id ever seen her. Black hole sun burned into my memory. You were right Destin. You have to see it in person. Nothing else compares.
8:31 it's funny how I still feel like I shouldn't be staring at the sun even when it's just a video
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Traveled from Estonia to see this. Initial plan was around Austin, TX area. But due to weather models, drove to Hot Springs, Arkansas instead. Sky was clear. Incredible!
Edit: Thank you, Destin, for making the video in 2017.
The best part of the 2024 Solar Eclipse is that my house is directly on the center of the path. I’m talking 4 minutes, 23 seconds of the total eclipse while sitting in my front/back yard. I don’t have to go anywhere. I don’t have to worry about parking, keeping drinks cold/hot, bathrooms, anything.
The thing I do have to worry about is the fact that the population in this area is expected to double in the days before and after. So, I gotta make sure I don’t need anything like groceries or fuel and then there’s people parking, blocking our cars and keeping us from getting out in case of an emergency.
I’ve got friends/family having a big party about 20 miles away from the center. They’re going to experience 3 minutes and 55 seconds. They’re ‘out in the sticks’ and they have a sizeable chunk of land to host. My question about attending that party is getting there and getting back. What’s traffic going to be like.
I’m probably going to stay home with my wife and son and do experiments with our cats. See how they react.
Then there’s the weather…
On a side note, during the last eclipse people insisted on playing Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” as background music. NO WAY! If you’re going to play background music play “Brain Damage/Eclipse” by Pink Floyd. Come on! The last phrase in the song goes “But the sun is eclipsed by the moon” That’s background music for an eclipse..
A modern day eclipse and Pink Floyd? Why yes, thank you!!!
Awesome lol
Why would anyone want to be distracted by music during the eclipse totality?
It’s extremely short even at over 4 minutes.
It’s easy enough to miss the experience but with music if the birds go
silent will you notice that, or a temperature change, or wind or even
the awes of those nearby.
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I'm a cynical atheist. I understand the science of the event. In 2017 experiencing the total eclipse could only be described as a religious/spiritual/magical experience. If you can, you should experience it. It's worth your time. It's worth sacrifice. Everybody is different but I find it hard to imagine someone could be completely unmoved. (I know I sound like a cultist.)
That sounds like perfect atheist behavior. Meaning you feel like you actually have to observe something to believe in it. That’s exact opposite of believers and faith. So when you saw it is when you actually feel like it exists. Again it’s just the exact opposite of what people of faith proclaim.
“I’m a cynical atheist” was very funny. Good on you for making it your personality. I like to think it’s how you start out letters and emails. Have a good day brother.
@@CashLovesJesus I often do not argue anything to do with my point or me. you presume a lot. cheers.
@@NewCastleIndiana Fair enough, however, I don’t know what I presumed. If you could tell me, that would be great. Thank you in advance.
Just saw the eclipse from my driveway. The view during totality was incredible! Wow!