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[flappah]

I'll be 80 by then but it's now definitely on my list. Seeing that my mum is now 80 and she's still walking around with no care in the world, chances are high enough. My grandpa and his brother got to 94 so 80 should be doable. 

 

I also saw there's an eclipse in 2081 in Paris. Now that would make me 116 years old. But seeing an eclipsed Sun next to the Eiffeltower would really be an awesome sight! But 116 is a bit of a stretch I think. 

Edited by flappah, 11 April 2024 - 04:37 AM.

[Phillip Creed]

God willing, that'll be one I won't miss.  I'd probably target something between Pueblo, CO, and Tulsa, OK, for the high odds of a sunny day and adjust plans accordingly.  As tempting as 6+ minutes is in Florida, summer cloud climatology in Florida kinda spooks me.  Then again, Maine of all states was the weather winner this go around, so who knows?

Climatology would favor CA and NV since the % sunshine is very high in those states.  But it would mean a shorter totality, a morning eclipse (less time to wake up and change plans) and possible wildfire smoke.

Clear Skies,

Phil

[Alan D. Whitman]

Why wait so long?  There is another total eclipse in Alaska in 2033.  I'm planning on going to that one.

So am I, but by eclipse charter jet out of Anchorage or possibly Fairbanks. The weather chances on the ground will be abysmal (but not impossible, and if you want a hotel room in the path you had better reserve it today).

 

The 2033 eclipse is the repeat in the Saros cycle of the far northern totality of 2015 that we also did by charter jet over the cloudy north Atlantic east of Iceland. The view of the shadow sweeping across the solid clouds miles below was wonderful. These sub-polar eclipses are ideal for a charter jet because the Sun is low, straight out the window.

[gjanke]

Doubt if I'll make it to 2045 but I'm seriously thinking Australia in 2028. Over 5 min totality in the northwest region where (I'm assuming) the chance of favorable viewing conditions will be very good. Totality path goes through Sydney as well.

I am going to consider the possibilities for this one although airfare to New Zealand isn't cheap, Four years is a lot better than 21 years.

 

However with the 2045 eclipse just being in the USA makes it a lot easier to plan for although being 81 years old might be an issue.

 

Who knows, by then 80 will be the new 50!

[StanH]

The 2045 eclipse passes right through where I live.  Doubt if I'll still be around though as I would be in my 80s.  I really would like to see it.

[PhotogTom]

If it's near the Villages, I might be there. Because I'll be that many years old by then.

[flappah]

*heheh* .. Maybe we should make something out of it then. Like a geezer party or 75+ celebration!

[zman2100]

I took my 3-yr old and 6-month old to Texas for this last one. In August 2045 I'll be 55 and my kids will be 24, 21, and 20. If nothing else, I'll at least be able to have a lot more flexible travel plans this time around so that I can get on the road and go a long way to clear skies if the short two hour drive to the totality line looks clouded out.

[winstar]

I’m a cowboy, on the steel scope I ride. So I’m going, dead or alive. 🤠

[bunyon]

I took my 3-yr old and 6-month old to Texas for this last one. In August 2045 I'll be 55 and my kids will be 24, 21, and 20. If nothing else, I'll at least be able to have a lot more flexible travel plans this time around so that I can get on the road and go a long way to clear skies if the short two hour drive to the totality line looks clouded out.

I saw this one at 53. 2045 is your prime. Except for your knees. Be kind to them.

[NeoMoses]

I'm checking the weather forecast already!

[RajG]

Definitely planning to go to Texas or Florida for the 2045 eclipse.

 

I am also looking forward to the 2079 eclipse which will be visible (at sunrise) from my home in north New Jersey. Everyone on this forum is invited to join me at my house on May 1, 2079!

[shakafell]

Definitely planning to go to Texas or Florida for the 2045 eclipse.

 

I am also looking forward to the 2079 eclipse which will be visible (at sunrise) from my home in north New Jersey. Everyone on this forum is invited to join me at my house on May 1, 2079!

Texas? Only a tiny sliver of the panhandle is getting totality and its literally the middle of nowhere. I guess if you REALLY want to avoid the crowds..

[RajG]

Texas? Only a tiny sliver of the panhandle is getting totality and its literally the middle of nowhere. I guess if you REALLY want to avoid the crowds..

You're right. Thanks for pointing it out. Florida, then.

[Alex Swartzinski]

I 100% want to see 2044 and 2045. I'll be 43 and My Dad will be 73. We both should have a decent shot at it... 

 

Many of us first time totality viewers are craving more! Monday was amazing, and I saw just about everything I setout to observe, but you can never get enough totality.

 

Alaska 2033 would also be incredible, but March 30th in the high arctic could pose some challenges. Having said this, imagine glimpsing totality from the shores of the arctic ocean after the adventure of a lifetime traveling across North America truck camping. Maybe, just maybe... 

[gjanke]

I have always thought buying lottery tickets was a waste.

 

All this writing about getting a totality fix before 2045 made me realize I need to start buying lottery tickets.

Cause 21 years is a long wait, heck 7 yrs was a long wait. That’s 3.7 million minutes from 2017 to 2024 and then four minutes of totality and now there are about 11 million minutes until the 2045 Great American solar eclipse. 

 

So I realize if I were to win the lottery I would travel to every single total eclipse from now until the day I die. 
 

On average there is one total solar eclipse every 18 months so I can see possibly 7 before 2045 if I win the lottery.

 

So lottery tickets don’t seem like such a waste after all.

[Anhydrite]

Why wait so long?  There is another total eclipse in Alaska in 2033.  I'm planning on going to that one.

Getting to the west coast of Alaska isnt very easy. 

You pretty much have to fly there.

 

Lodging might be an issue.

[Seachange79]

That is going to be one hot ticket. The way Disney's pricing is now it will be part of the genie pass and they'll charge extra. The longest total solar eclipse in the contiguous US this century brought to you by the mouse house.

But yes it is going directly over Orlando and the central part of the state.

Oh my god....if the Universal park is still there, and the Harry Potter park within, then a total eclipse over Hogwarts for 5 minutes and 56 seconds?! Yes, please!
My plan, if I live long enough, has been to see the 2045 in Utah or Colorado, to attempt to get some nice scenic eclipse shots....
But I could make alternate plans... provided there are no hurricanes...
Although, while a shorter totality, the West does look better than areas East for one tiny reason....
Example: In Orlando, the Sun will cross the meridian DURING totality!

[Alex Swartzinski]

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Getting to the west coast of Alaska isnt very easy.
You pretty much have to fly there.

You can also take the Dalton Highway north to Prudhoe Bay!

Totality won’t be as long, but the sun will be at its highest. Lodging could be difficult if you aren’t prepared to camp though.

2044-2045 are certainly easier to attend, but seeing an eclipse from the top of the world would be incredible…

Edited by Alex Swartzinski, 13 April 2024 - 07:54 AM.

[Exeligmos]

I have always thought buying lottery tickets was a waste.

 

All this writing about getting a totality fix before 2045 made me realize I need to start buying lottery tickets.

Cause 21 years is a long wait, heck 7 yrs was a long wait. That’s 3.7 million minutes from 2017 to 2024 and then four minutes of totality and now there are about 11 million minutes until the 2045 Great American solar eclipse. 

 

So I realize if I were to win the lottery I would travel to every single total eclipse from now until the day I die. 
 

On average there is one total solar eclipse every 18 months so I can see possibly 7 before 2045 if I win the lottery.

 

So lottery tickets don’t seem like such a waste after all.

Ha. I survived 6 1/2 years between 2017 and 2024, so 2030 (Namibia) and 2037/2038 (Australia) should do before 2044/2045. :-)

[Exeligmos]

Since the 2044 eclipse has been mentioned here, and that it will kind of be part of a package deal with 2045...

 

Pluses:

 

- It is a total eclipse!

- It will occur in the early evening, so people will have much of the day to prepare.

- It will be at a low angle, which will produce a dramatic lunar shadow in the sky.

- The low angle will make this ideal for observation from aircraft.

- At least two big cities (Calgary and Edmonton) and several decent-sized towns are in the path.

- Alberta is a stunningly beautiful area to visit, particularly in the Rockies. I lose track of all of the national parks.

- It is also (barely) visible from the US.

- Being merely a year before the big one in 2045 may reduce the crowds a bit.

 

Minuses:

 

- The polar jet stream tends to play in this part of the continent during the summer months. Storm systems off the Pacific northwest could shed their clouds over the area, which would be particularly impactful for a low-altitude eclipse to the west.

- August is thunderstorm season. Even without a major storm system, convection in or near the mountains can easily form anvil cirrus that can overspread the area by dusk. (This has been the bane of my astronomical life on the plains of Kansas & Missouri.)

- August is also wildfire season. Ironically, thunderstorms at some point can cause these.

- The surface coverage of totality is restricted. Both in Canada and the United States. There will be limited opportunities for stage-and-shift like many did in 2024. One will likely have to commit to a specific spot.

Edited by Exeligmos, 15 April 2024 - 10:49 AM.

[Napp]

The 2045 eclipse gives me a goal to reach 89 years old.  It will be a short drive to totality.  But I can promise I won't go anywhere near Disney World which will be in the path.  I would really like to go to Eqypt for the 2027 total eclipse.  I think it will be about 7 minutes long and pass over Luxor and the Temple of Karnak.  Can you imagine?  Need to play the lottery I guess.

[Exeligmos]

For those who prefer to observe the 2044 eclipse from the US, the best options appear to be the western half of the track just below the Canadian border. At the centerline, totality will be 1m 44s at 4.7 degree altitude, and along US Highway 89, just east of the mountains of Glacier NP, totality will be 1m 15s at 7.3 degrees altitude. I would opt for the a-bit-more-altitude side of the scale.

[flappah]

The 2045 eclipse gives me a goal to reach 89 years old. It will be a short drive to totality. But I can promise I won't go anywhere near Disney World which will be in the path. I would really like to go to Eqypt for the 2027 total eclipse. I think it will be about 7 minutes long and pass over Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. Can you imagine? Need to play the lottery I guess.

Hahaha same here. I’ll be 80 in 2045 and seeing how my Mom is right now and how my grandfather was, it should be doable. I also set another totally unrealistic goal: The Paris eclipse of 2081. I’ll be 116 then.

Edited by flappah, 15 April 2024 - 11:20 AM.

[bunyon]

The hoodoos around Drumheller are incredible. Would be a really nice spot to watch 2044.