High School Annular eclipse October 14, 2023

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The discussion centers on experiences of viewing the annular eclipse on October 14, 2023, particularly from locations near Reno, NV, and Oregon. Participants noted challenges due to overcast skies and cloud cover, which affected visibility and photography. Some reported observing a dip in solar energy production during the eclipse, indicating a temporary reduction in sunlight. Photos were shared from locations like San Antonio, TX, where conditions were slightly better. Overall, the experience was mixed, with some regretting not traveling to areas with clearer skies.
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I was near Reno, NV. Outside the path of "totality" but managed a couple of crummy photos. It was light overcast with the clouds moving pretty fast.

With a solar filter held in front of camera:
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With #5 tint mask:
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Too north, too rainy and too cloudy in this part of Oregon but I did see a slight dip in the mornings log data from the solar array.
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Dropped out of the small morning solar energy production and the panels were in open circuit voltage monitor mode during the sun dip. The voltage spikes are the charge controller testing MPPT and finding almost no power.
 
I posted my pics in another thread. My pics were taken from just west of San Antonio, TX. Clouds parted just enough to see it!
 
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I posted my pics in another thread. My pics were taken from just west of San Antonio, TX. Clouds parted just enough to see it!
Nice! we did not get the full annulus here. With the cloudy forecast, I didn't try driving northeast towards Elko; maybe I should have!
 
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