#eclipse
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Well, this was indescribably amazing. I understand the eclipse chasers now. #eclipse2017 #eclipse #madras
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Since I knew I wouldn't be able to get a good video/photo of the eclipse, and that plenty of other people would be taking good photos, I decided to make a video of all of us watching the eclipse instead!
We found a nice spot about 30 miles south of Portland, went with a group of 4, met up with 6 others, biked along with several hundred other bikers and landed at this riverbank as the eclipse was starting.
This video is from the ~5 minutes around the peak of the eclipse, sped up about 1000x because you really don't want to watch this in real time. We had about 45 seconds of total blackout at our location. I think my favorite part is the crazy sounds everyone made! Thanks to everyone who came along!
#eclipse #eclipse2017 #biketheeclipse -
This video is from my webcam at home pointed out the window. Portland didn't quite get the full blackout experience but it did get dark enough to make the lights at rite aid look like they're glowing. #eclipse #eclipse2017
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Found a spot on the river to watch the #eclipse! #biketheeclipse
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Currently planning a bike ride day trip to see the eclipse on Monday morning! Will be taking the MAX to Clackamas, biking 7 miles to Oregon City to meet up with a few others coming from other directions. From Oregon City it will be 14 miles to a riverbank where we can sit and watch from! Let me know if you're interested in joining the ride! I'm gathering times and route maps here: https://aaronparecki.com/2017/08/15/11/eclipse-day-trip
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Eclipse 2017 Day Trip
Note: I will be keeping this post up to date based on the latest plans.
From Hollywood: 4:15am
Bike 3.7mi (~30m) to Gateway TC, arrive by 4:45.
From Gateway, attempt to get on any of the following Green Lines to Clackamas TC: 4:56 5:19 5:31 5:44 5:59
- If all trains are full, bike to Oregon City (14.3mi, 1h 45m) 6:00am-7:45am goo.gl/maps/FYUDCiRcu442
If all goes well catching the train, will arrive at Clackamas TC before 6:45
Clackamas TC to Oregon City: 7.5mi ~1 hour
- goo.gl/maps/vZEnXjvwhLF2 (warning: Google does not know about 205 path all the way)
- ridewithgps.com/routes/24258104
Oregon City
Arrival time in Oregon City will be between 6:20 - 7:20 by train+bike, or 7:45 by bike. Wait in Oregon City for people to meet up.
- Singer Hill Cafe opens at 6:30
From Oregon City: 7:45am
Leave Oregon City before 7:45am. It will be about 14 miles to the riverbank, ~1h 45m. There are two options, either Hwy 213 or back roads.
Back Roads (14 miles)
Most of the route is single-lane in two directions with no shoulder, and lots of windy roads. There is almost no reason cars would take this route.
- Summary: goo.gl/maps/c1N9R2LfgRU2
- Details: ridewithgps.com/routes/24258326
Hwy 213 (12 miles)
This is the route advertised on biketotheeclipse.com. It is very straight, and has a shoulder almost the entire way, and has slightly less elevation gain. It is likely to have a lot of car traffic since it's the main route from Oregon City to Molalla. However there is something to be said for riding alongside other bikers.
- Summary: goo.gl/maps/1fpEcWumFr82
- Details: ridewithgps.com/routes/24391698
The two routes meet up for the last mile and a half at this intersection.
The Destination
Arrive at the riverbank of Wagonwheel Park at 9:30am, during the partial eclipse. There will still be 45 minutes of partial eclipse until the peak.
Eclipse Times
- Start of partial: 09:06:02
- Start of total: 10:18:40
- Peak: 10:19:01
- End of total: 10:19:25
- End of partial: 11:38:37
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My eclipse plans: biking to just inside the path of totality.
Start of partial: 09:06:02
Start of total: 10:18:40
Peak: 10:19:01
End of total: 10:19:25
End of partial: 11:38:37
More details: https://gist.github.com/aaronpk/d7f91f0c2d26c79dbe2e6cd8324141fd
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Really great visualization of where/when the next 60 years of eclipses will be! ☀️🌑 Looks like this year will be my best chance to see one! https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/national/eclipse/
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Someone is being clever and playing "here comes the sun" and other sun songs on the radio #eclipse
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Got a great view of the solar eclipse! Some construction workers at the airport were passing around a piece of welding glass. This picture is straight from the iPhone, the lens creates a lens flare in the shape of the eclipsed sun! #eclipse #eclipse2015
