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Now the eclipse is a librul conspiracee. (lemmy.world)

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[–] Omgboom 43 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Anyone who wants to see the eclipse (if you're in an area that can see it) and don't have glasses go to a tree covered area and watch the shadows of the leaves on the ground, it's pretty trippy

[–] [email protected] 20 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

This is what I saw, more or less, in 2017. The noticeable dimming and the crescent dappling was very interesting and eerie. We're in for about a minute of totality this time, though we're also getting predictions of clouds, so maybe no corona. :-(

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I did this in 2017 too, but I also used a pair of binoculars to project a clear image on the ground. It was beautiful~

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Do you have to buy a filter for the binoculars to do that? I’ve heard pointing binoculars at the sun can burn them out.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Never heard of that myself, but I suppose it'd be good advice for fancy binocs with an integrated digital camera or something. Mine were super-cheap and didn't seem any worse for the wear.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Watch the reflection in a black tub or bin filled with still water or hang a white sheet a few feet above your head.

The water mirror will be the better option to watch progress until totality.