Total Solar Eclipse - August 21st 2017

[DouglasVB]

I know this is SUPER early but we're only 500 days out from this event. On August 21st, 2017 there will be a total solar eclipse passing directly over the continental USA and only a few hours north of metro Denver. I am planning to drive up to watch it. Plans will necessarily be loose until the three day weather forecast happens as the event actually arrives.

Here is more info on the eclipse:

http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEmono/TSE2017/TSE2017.html

The eclipse path goes right over Nebraska, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon. There have to be a few good dirt roads where a group of us could go to watch.

Put it on your calendars now!

 

[Blindranger]

500 days is definitely not too far out. My friends and I have have been planning a camping trip in eastern Oregon to coincide with the eclipse since 2012 when we first caught word of it.

 

[DouglasVB]

Before I moved to Colorado 2.5 years ago, I was planning the same thing! Lots of good places to observe in eastern Oregon.

 

[Corbet]

How far north do you need to be?

 

[DouglasVB]

Middle of Wyoming more or less. Check out this for the exact places to be: http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEmono/TSE2017/TSE2017.html

 

[Smakee]

Looks like anywhere between Jackson and south side of the Tetons would be pretty sweet places to take it in.

 

[DouglasVB]

It'll all be dependent on cloud cover. My plan is to identify a half dozen or so spots between Cheyenne, WY and Bend, OR. Three days out I'll decide which part of the path will have the least cloud cover and head in that direction two days out. One day out, I'll narrow down to the exact spot with a backup spot nearby. Can't miss this one!

 

[Blindranger]

Here is the path, as Douglas indicated weather is what is going to drive the best location to view the event.

 

[Old40Dog]

Well I guess that sets the dates for my annual Montana trip. I have a camping spot just south of Jackson that I have used the past 3 years and that can easily handle 20 rigs, just in case anyone else is interested.

 

[bh4rnnr]

Well I guess that sets the dates for my annual Montana trip. I have a camping spot just south of Jackson that I have used the past 3 years and that can easily handle 20 rigs, just in case anyone else is interested.

What spot might that be?

 

[Old40Dog]

Here you go. Actually just a short distance South of Hoback Junction.

Latitude: 43.2301550265 Longitude : -110.5047260039

 

[Old40Dog]

Well I guess that sets the dates for my annual Montana trip. I have a camping spot just south of Jackson that I have used the past 3 years and that can easily handle 20 rigs, just in case anyone else is interested.

Anyone still interested in putting together an outing to view the Total Solar Eclipse?

I'm going to be in Wyoming on August 21. Open to other locations than the one I listed above in the previous post.

 

[benjrblant]

I've been considering at trip to view the eclipse, not sure what else to roll into it as well. I'd be down a group or just steal your suggestions!

 

[Inukshuk]

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[DouglasVB]

We're definitely going to go view it. Not sure where along the route we'll be though. Probably somewhere in Oregon or Idaho.

 

[Hulk]

Hmmm. That's a Monday. I might be able to swing it. What time does the eclipse hit WY?

 

[DouglasVB]

Here is some good info on it: http://www.space.com/33797-total-solar-eclipse-2017-guide.html

and also

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/

 

[60wag]

Looks like Lake McConaughy in NE is in the path. That might be the quickest trip to find darkness.

 

[Hulk]

It looks like the area around Lander is in the path where you will be able to see the total eclipse in full. I am thinking about going up to the area to camp on Sunday night and see the eclipse on Monday.

I've contacted a couple of local guys to Lander about suggestions where we could camp. If I can swing it, I will bring the whole family. If not, it will be Charlie and me.

My Dad mentioned that if you have a welding helmet or goggles, that works great as eye protection for viewing the eclipse.

Another note: I stayed at the Best Western in Lusk, Wyo. in 2009 on the way up to BHCC. Lusk is on the eastern side of Wyoming and is also in the path of the eclipse. The Best Western was quite nice and I have always thought that I wanted to get back to the town for a weekend, so I called them to see if I could get a room for Sunday night.
Queen bed: $799
King bed: $809

Camping it is!

 

[Old40Dog]

Here you go. Actually just a short distance South of Hoback Junction.

Latitude: 43.2301550265 Longitude : -110.5047260039

I'm planning on arriving here on Saturday or Sunday.