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Here at the The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we do love our folklore and mythology—and there’s nothing like a total solar eclipse to get folks wondering why things happen. For the Sun to suddenly disappear demands explanation—or, let’s say, imagination! People around the world, especially in ancient times, have come up with many interesting stories, legends, and superstitions.
https://www.almanac.com/content/solar-eclipse-folklore-myths-and-superstitions
I usually feel safe with my "passive shade" not auto darkening, #10 welding helmet.
OM
I am driving a life long friend from Michigan to Southern Illinois so he can see the eclipse. He says you need a shade 13 or better. I don't know. I am the transportation guy not the equipment guy. It seems like that in the early 70's he drove up to the far end of Northeast Canada to see one and it was cloudy. So here we will give it another try at Carbondale, IL.
Wayne Koppa
Graying, MI
#71,449
Should be a Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Sunday about 6:00 PM, on the way to our motel.
If you are at fast eddie's at 6 on Sunday I assume you are staying around there Sunday night if so from Alton to Carbondale I would take Illinois 140 east to Illinois 4 or Illinois 127 than south not far out of your way avoids metro east area and construction on I64 (construction may be shut down for the big day).
I live near Staunton Illinois leaving Monday about 6am and heading south down route 4 planned viewing location ex sister in law home near Vienna, Illinois (about 6 seconds from max time) I know most back roads between Staunton and Vienna and may still not be able to get their but lots of places in between where one can watch.
If any one needs help or info on southern Illinois area send me a pm with phone # and I will try to help.
This is a rather cool event- happening over a land mass. Borrow a welder's helmet and enjoy the view.
OM
Shade 12 or higher.
Way back when, an eclipse was thought of as "the end of all life". I think there were human sacrifices to appease the dogs and "put things right".
OM
I picked up a auto darkening helmet at harbor freight many years ago looked at box and instructions claimed two settings 9 and 13 do not know if I will try it got the paper glasses and the last pair of solar binoculars Best Buy had in my area.
Still worried about traffic so we are leaving at 10AM Sunday instead of 6 AM Monday
I am supposed to be in anonymous book but not so 6183046661 if you need help or information southern Illinois area
FWIW...the article I read specifically said auto-darkening welding helmets should not be trusted.
The harbor freight version also does not increase the confidence level