https://xkcd.com/2908

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Astronomers are a little unsure of the applicability of this index, but NASA’s Planetary Protection Officer is all in favor.

  • nyctre@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    5 months ago

    Saw one when I was 9 like 20 years ago. Still one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen. Definitely worth a trip if you can.

    • carbonari_sandwich@lemm.ee
      English
      13·
      5 months ago

      And keep in mind that the difference between a total eclipse and a partial eclipse is massive. It’s worth it to find a spot that is in the line of totality.

        • TheRealLinga@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          5·
          5 months ago

          I got to see one about 7 years ago. Made a whole vacation of it, and was not disappointed. In the darkness, all the birds stopped singing. And to top it off, at the motel I stayed there was a cleaning lady yelling at me to get back into my room because this was a sign from her god saying this was the end of days.