Journey to the center of Maine Part 2 [View all]

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Part 2: During

Amazingly, as crowded as it was on the south shore of the lake, Skippa's dad and I were able to walk a little way up the west side and found a boat ramp and jetty where only a few people had gathered, there was plenty of space so we watched from there. A few younger folks joined us and we enjoyed anticipatory conversation. One knowledgeable guy told us the long version of the cause of the Snake Effect and a pair of students from a local college decided they would watch from there too. Everyone was amazed at how bright the sunlight was, even at 90% coverage. It only took seconds for the light to disappear completely once it was past 90%.

After watching the Snake Effect, it was okay to look directly at the sun/moon without protection so I turned the camera upward during the period of totality.


Aaaaaand, There it is!



And Venus!



You could see the edges of the shadow on either side

Looking southeast


Looking northwest


And you could see the trajectory of the shadow as it passed over and beyond

Looking northeast



Part 1 https://www.democraticunderground.com/1036130371

Part 3 https://www.democraticunderground.com/1036130380