Tentative Idea: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse (Austin TX, Buffalo NY, or Elsewhere)
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Hi.
This is just a silly idea for now.
My conjecture is 1% - 25% chance of this actually happening.
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So I missed the total solar eclipse in 2017.
I recall thinking about driving up to Oregon or elsewhere to be in the path of totality, but didn't actually follow through.
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Anyhow, the total solar eclipse in 2024 returns to the contiguous USA.
It occurs on Monday, April 8...so totally understandable traveling around a weekday might be challenging for many.
Who knows, maybe a few people have time-off and would like to experience the eery darkness for a few minutes. :)
Or maybe someone happens to be traveling for work to San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Rochester, Syracuse, etc.
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So if anyone is interested and curious, feel free to do your own research as to where to go.
I personally am thinking of Austin, Texas or Buffalo, New York
During my college days, I used to frequently visit friends in Austin, but haven't seen many of them in years, so that's one potential destination.
Since switching to a mostly plant-based vegetarian/vegan diet, I avoid dairy, but boy, I sure would be tempted to get some Blue Bell ice cream from H.E.B. haha. Good memories!
I also enjoy visiting extended family & friends in Toronto, Canada...so my other idea is to go to Toronto, and then drive 1 hour to cross the border to Buffalo, New York.
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Anyhow, if any group members want to plan their own trip and invite others to join them in a certain city, feel free to share your plan.
If so, you can discuss & coordinate details among yourselves (transportation, lodging, logistics, etc.).
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Some states in the "path of totality" include
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
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Plenty of resources online to do your own research:
https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/april-8-2024
https://eclipse2024.org
https://www.space.com/41552-total-solar-eclipse-2024-guide.html
https://www.space.com/37878-solar-eclipse-2024-path-of-totality-maps.html
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/where-when
https://astronomy.com/magazine/news/2023/04/plan-for-the-2024-total-solar-eclipse
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If anyone is serious about participating, please be safe & responsible, and do your due-diligence on safety precautions...and please don't be like an infamous, self-proclaimed stable genius and look directly at the sun. :)