On Monday, 8 April, the path of a total eclipse crosses the central United States, including our home in Indiana.
Please do not settle for just being close to the path of totality! See this link: 99% is NOT total!
“Seeing a partial eclipse bears the same relation to seeing a total eclipse as kissing a man does to marrying him.” – Annie Dillard
Weather forecasts are poor along much of the eclipse totality path. We will be at Owen Valley Winery. The central Indiana forecast has improved.
Fred Espenak’s excellent information site
Our current plan is to set up equipment in Owen County, Indiana. We will NOT be set up at home. The venue is the Owen Valley Winery. The winery is planning an event for the eclipse. The event requires tickets for attendance. If you are interested, please see this link: Solar Eclipse in the Vineyards of Southern Indiana . This is a wonderful property with great wine and food.
This is, of course, dependent on weather. If forecasts for Indiana are poor, we will head south as far as necessary for clear skies. This post will be updated in the days prior to the eclipse.
Here are some resources for the eclipse:
Eclipse seasons: Why the lunar eclipse on March 25 occurs 2 weeks before the total solar eclipse on April 8Interactive Pan/Zoom map
How to give yourself the best chance of clear skies for April 8’s solar eclipse
Historical cloud cover for 8 April. Clixk the image for an explanation.
