Solar Eclipse on Feb 15, 2018 | Time and Date

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the solar eclipse occurring on February 15, 2018, with a focus on its visibility over Antarctica and the experiences of participants regarding viewing the event. The scope includes personal hopes for viewing the eclipse and references to future eclipses.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express interest in the solar eclipse occurring over Antarctica, noting the limited number of viewers in that region.
  • Several participants share their hopes to see the eclipse, with one mentioning plans to watch a live stream from NASA.
  • One participant points out that since the February eclipse is only a partial eclipse, NASA may not provide coverage.
  • Another participant brings up a future total solar eclipse in 2024 that will be visible across Mexico and the USA.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the limited visibility of the February eclipse and express a desire to view it, but there is no consensus on the likelihood of NASA covering the event.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the availability of live streams and the nature of the eclipse (partial vs. total) are present but not fully explored.

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Over Antarctica! Interesting!
 
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I hope that I will get to see it :)
 
Space_Girl said:
I hope that I will get to see it :)

are you traveling to Antarctica ??
 
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lol no . Wished I could see the eclipse though :) but going to wait for NASA live stream I guess
 
Space_Girl said:
but going to wait for NASA live stream I guess

they mite, but since it is only a partial eclipse, they may not bother

if you are in the USA, there is a total solar eclipse that crosses Mexico and the USA in 2024

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2024-april-8#Dave
 
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