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  • @smartereveryday
    @smartereveryday  Před 2 měsíci +692

    SEND THIS VIDEO to someone you want to go to the Total Solar Eclipse with you! This one is going to be over 4 minutes! You Should TOTALLY go if you can swing it!
    Here's a guide to help you plan: www.smartereveryday.com/eclipse

    • @user-kc5cs9yk1c
      @user-kc5cs9yk1c Před 2 měsíci +13

      Past couple years I've had it in mind to go up Mt. Kahtadin to witness the eclipse. Just noticed that most of Baxter State Park will be closed to the public in April.😑

    • @PeaceLoveHonor
      @PeaceLoveHonor Před 2 měsíci +12

      You needed to write this a year ago! Hotels fill up that far ahead and more, LOL

    • @ProfessorJayTee
      @ProfessorJayTee Před 2 měsíci +10

      Be a little far for me this time... I live in Kobe Japan.

    • @ropro9817
      @ropro9817 Před 2 měsíci +10

      There's a _second_ Smarter Every Day channel?? HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS??? 😂

    • @ropro9817
      @ropro9817 Před 2 měsíci +5

      IMI: Thank you for supporting such a great channel! ❤

  • @darkjc24
    @darkjc24 Před měsícem +48

    Just drove a total of 7 hours, because I wanted to see the 3 minutes of totality. This video gave me the push and...it was worth every. Single. Moment. It was beyond breathtaking

    • @mikemcginn4232
      @mikemcginn4232 Před měsícem +3

      Same!! Made the trip and saw the shadow bands because of THIS VIDEO! NJ to NY state, left at 6am, got home at 3am. I'd do it again today if it was an option haha

    • @air-edge
      @air-edge Před 29 dny +2

      We drove 16 hours both ways, and it was worth going twice that far!! I would do it again in a heartbeat! I can hardly talk about it without the tears coming back.

    • @lunedogg
      @lunedogg Před 28 dny

      @@air-edge me toooo I was surprised I became emotional, because I very rarely cry. But I am still tearing up just thinking about it

    • @appealtoreason7584
      @appealtoreason7584 Před 28 dny +3

      @@lunedogg I thought I was going to cry 100% because it’s something I’ve been dreaming of seeing in person for a very long time. Funny thing was. I was so speechless and blown away. My brain legitimately broke. I was on autopilot for 3 1/2 minutes. I felt like I was on a cloud the entire time. Apparently my brain didn’t want to function enough to make me cry lol

    • @coreymonday1375
      @coreymonday1375 Před 16 dny +1

      I was in Dallas Texas and there were surrounding cities that had more visitors than the normal population of the town/city it was wild I thought they were crazy until I sat in my backyard watching it

  • @andrewstacy3937
    @andrewstacy3937 Před 2 měsíci +553

    This upcoming total solar eclipse will pass over my house ON MY BIRTHDAY.
    I might be one of the luckiest people in history.

    • @GTORazor
      @GTORazor Před měsícem +28

      Same for me!! My bday and I don't really have to go anywhere. I am taking the day off to see it.

    • @loganlin6109
      @loganlin6109 Před měsícem +7

      Be careful eclipses have long been considered bad omens lol

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem +11

      No such thing as luck ! God made you. Jesus can save you!

    • @andrewstacy3937
      @andrewstacy3937 Před měsícem

      @@gregsimmons694 don't worry Greg, I'm on the same page as you.

    • @andrewstacy3937
      @andrewstacy3937 Před měsícem +7

      @@loganlin6109 haha, you're right. I'll keep an eye out for busses that day that might hit me

  • @mtboxdesignsdevelopment2567
    @mtboxdesignsdevelopment2567 Před měsícem +18

    Post eclipse comment: Thank you Destin!!!… it is because of this video that we drove up 3 1/2 hours to the path of totality. Took our 8th grader out of school and went for it. We were prepared to watch for everything!
    And got the app, unfortunately we went to a place out of reach of even GPS signal so it was about 10 minutes off, it took our last location, but that’s okay because we knew what to lookout out for. When we saw the shadow bands we all screamed! 🐍 Thank you for helping us decide to take the trip and for all of the fun things to look for! Memories for a lifetime! 🌕☀️

    • @jasonpatterson9821
      @jasonpatterson9821 Před 20 dny

      Awesome choice! A colleague of mine put it well: There are things in life that you can hear descriptions of, see pictures and watch video of, and hear stories from people who have been there and seen them. You know about those things rationally and that's great. But until you've actually been to the Grand Canyon and seen how vast it really is, or stood in a gallery of fine art, or watched the Moon completely cover the face of the Sun, you haven't experienced them emotionally. That emotional experience is transformative, and it provides a depth of meaning to the rational information you have that cannot be gained otherwise.

  • @tilliskiramey271
    @tilliskiramey271 Před měsícem +16

    Never commented on a video. But I felt the need to comment on this one because this was literally the video that informed me that the eclipse was happening. I missed the last one regrettably, so I after watching this instantly booked a hotel and drove 4 hours to see it. There truly are no words to describe how it was. Except as Michael Steven’s said “Awesome”. Your brain breaks, you get emotional. You just can’t believe the thing you’re seeing. I’m just wanting to thank you for informing me about this and I want to reiterate what you said in this video. If you EVER have the chance to see a total eclipse. See it. There is no way to hype it up too much.

    • @chesterules
      @chesterules Před 28 dny

      Which venue did you watch the eclipse in? How much were the tickets?

  • @matthewlysne
    @matthewlysne Před 2 měsíci +811

    The eclipse in Salem Oregon a few years back was such a cool experience. Right after the eclipse a raccoon started walking in the park in the middle of the day-poor little guy was as confused as we were.

    • @cheapthrills49
      @cheapthrills49 Před 2 měsíci +28

      Huron Ohio the owls came out in my front yard

    • @JoshDragRace0688
      @JoshDragRace0688 Před 2 měsíci +24

      Yeah all the birds stop chirping, squirrels all hide, crickets become very loud, owls come out or even hoot, etc. very cool experience if you can find a spot you can see the sky while in the woods, which I did during the previous one.

    • @questforlife3298
      @questforlife3298 Před 2 měsíci +3

      The birds got quiet. And there were fires which made it even more eerie

    • @Outof_thebleu
      @Outof_thebleu Před 2 měsíci

      😂😂😂😂

    • @acme_tnt8741
      @acme_tnt8741 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Crazy, I was there. I will be enjoying from Salem, Ohio this time.

  • @rickmaudlin2160
    @rickmaudlin2160 Před 2 měsíci +268

    Totality in Madras Oregon 2017 was AWESOME.
    My advice: 1.Don't get so wrapped up in trying to take pictures of totality that you miss it. Try to take in what is going on around you. (There will be thousands of professional pictures available online. Only you can take pictures of your family and friends' reactions experiencing this incredible moment. those are our favorite pictures)
    2. Try to be out in a field where you can feel the temperature change the most.
    3. Get to wherever you want to view extremely early.
    3b. Monitor the weather days ahead and have alternate sites planned.
    4. Have a full tank of gas, water, and food for 2 days, and something to pee in. Anticipate traffic, even in the middle of nowhere, being gridlocked for hours, if not most of the day.
    5. Do not plan on being able to be back at work the next day on time if you have to travel.
    6. GO! I hope everyone can experience this at least once in their lifetime. Enjoy the moment.

    • @TJP777RPG
      @TJP777RPG Před 2 měsíci +10

      dont underestimate #4 and 5, that was a wild ride immediately following the 2017 eclipse. 8hrs to LEAVE Kentucky borders, then 8 more back to our home lol

    • @antiprime4665
      @antiprime4665 Před 2 měsíci +1

      do rules 4-6 apply if I already go to work in the path of the totality? How bad will the drive home that day be (dallas)? (its usually 40 mins)

    • @mattk1693
      @mattk1693 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I was in Roseburg for it and it was great!

    • @OHlookSHINYthing
      @OHlookSHINYthing Před 2 měsíci +2

      We lived in Salem then, and there were people from all over the place coming there to watch it. They were camping out in parking lots and at the fairgrounds and at the capitol and stuff. Very weird, but memorable!

    • @willcampbell2485
      @willcampbell2485 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@antiprime4665it depends how central you are in the path I think. I lived right on the outskirts of the 2017 eclipse and I don’t remember any bad traffic

  • @vegasparke
    @vegasparke Před měsícem +8

    Just got home from a 15 hours round trip from Las Vegas to Dallas just for the eclipse and I'm so Glad I did. What an amazing, thrilling and emotional experience. The fact that I got to share the experience and my equipment with a few dozen strangers made it even more worth while. Thank you Destin for all your tips and suggestions.

  • @CrazyWormLady
    @CrazyWormLady Před měsícem +93

    I live in the path of totality and I guess I have been unappreciative of how lucky I am. I really have not cared. Your sincere video is making me understand. Thank you.

    • @R.Pi_II
      @R.Pi_II Před měsícem +1

      dig it

    • @wilde.coyote6618
      @wilde.coyote6618 Před měsícem

      Did you see it yesterday, and did it change your perspective?

    • @jessb9514
      @jessb9514 Před 29 dny

      Did you see it? We traveled to see it, and I'm so glad I did. It was so much more than I was expecting.

  • @tweedldum
    @tweedldum Před 2 měsíci +473

    I drove 400 miles for the 2017 totality. Words escape the feeling. It can't believe that I'm able to see another one, because it felt like a once in a lifetime experience.

    • @charlesbeeman
      @charlesbeeman Před 2 měsíci +15

      I'm about to drive the same distance for this one. So pumped!

    • @brightstar3355
      @brightstar3355 Před 2 měsíci +9

      I witnessed the 2017 in Extreme Northern Colorado

    • @danceteachermom
      @danceteachermom Před 2 měsíci +10

      Haha, I drove 1800 miles! So 900 miles EACH WAY and it WAS totally worth it!
      (Minneapolis to Cookeville, TN)
      I went to stay with my former s-i-l and watch it in her back yard but she mentioned that Tennessee Tech was having an event at their stadium...I was the first one in the stadium... Several hours before. 🤗 It was so cool. They played all kinds of music relating to the sun and the moon.
      I'm thinking about driving again to see this one lol

    • @charlesbeeman
      @charlesbeeman Před 2 měsíci +7

      That's so cool! I'm gonna end up driving a little further than that for my next big "must-see" - a heavy launch. These two events have escaped me in almost 40 years of livin... NOT ANYMORE!!! @@danceteachermom

    • @tweedldum
      @tweedldum Před 2 měsíci +3

      @danceteachermom nice! I am across the border in WI. Went straight down to Missouri and stayed with family in Iowa instead of coming straight home. The traffic was busy getting there, but absolutely insane after the eclipse. I'm glad I didn't have to drive all the way back the same day.

  • @R0mans13
    @R0mans13 Před 2 měsíci +1055

    I live in a town that’s directly in the path of the eclipse. They are estimating our population is going to quadruple. And as excited as I am about it, it is going to suck lol.
    UPDATE: My town embraced everyone! From the UK to Hong Kong we had tons of visitors who came! Everything went off without a hitch and I couldn’t be more proud of my community! What a beautiful event and a beautiful time to live!

    • @nobody7817
      @nobody7817 Před 2 měsíci

      Nah... find a spot in the wilderness... where you can still see the sky... you want to observe nature's reaction anyway.... people don't count. we're "too domesticated"...

    • @Joe-ec3yg
      @Joe-ec3yg Před 2 měsíci +103

      Maybe use this opportunity to make some money? Sell binoculars or something. Sell water maybe idk

    • @xoxo2008oxox
      @xoxo2008oxox Před 2 měsíci +11

      Well, I have family in the Adirondacks and there is nobody up there now... nobody...campsites are closed, ferry is closed, snow fall and weather will dictate who will be there, and its April...it could still have snow.

    • @R0mans13
      @R0mans13 Před 2 měsíci +10

      @@Joe-ec3yg believe me, I thought about that, we have a large outdoor arena and a group of people rented it to have a small concert. Unfortunately, I will be working, but there are a lot of opportunities.

    • @legion162
      @legion162 Před 2 měsíci +27

      I thought you might have been a flerfer or something, the magical eclipse makes the population get bigger.
      Then I thought about it and realised it was because of tourists 😂🤣

  • @dustinpaulson1123
    @dustinpaulson1123 Před měsícem +5

    Gog to take my family to see it in Wooster, Ohio. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. We got around 3 minutes of dark, but it's like a really rare roller coaster. My kids were excited going into it, and mindblown once it actually happened.
    I gotta thank you, Destin, because when I first watched this video, it made me start planning to bring my family to it, whereas before I really had no plans to go.
    Thanks so much for getting me there!

  • @TriStarFamily
    @TriStarFamily Před měsícem +4

    THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! We took our 4 kids 5 hours away to the path of totality. We used the app you recommended. We saw the fuzzy and sharp shadows. We did pinhole projection papers. We saw the shadow snakes. We were in awe of the Creator for 3 minutes of unbelievable darkness! Thanks for giving us this gift!

  • @bretcrawford8751
    @bretcrawford8751 Před 2 měsíci +133

    Destin, after watching a selection of your videos, I thought to myself how much I enjoy and appreciate the content you provide. While doing this I had a similar feeling that you described while watching the wonderful human being that was Fred Rogers. I couldn’t put it together in the moment, but as soon as I was the portrait in this video I exclaimed out loud “that’s it!” realizing that was the comparison I had been missing. I firmly believe your work is piquing the interest of kids and adults alike, and inspiring them to chase their dreams. The in depth information, yet distilled for all audiences, is a testament to your passion to make us all Smarter Every Day. I hope I can cross paths with you someday to say thank you in person, but until then this will have to do. All the best to you Destin, and keep on doing what you’re doing! Cheers

    • @mountainman5173
      @mountainman5173 Před 2 měsíci +2

      You stole my thunder Bret. Well said and I couldn't agree more.

    • @nathanott4916
      @nathanott4916 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Exactly. Your content is wholesome and educational. I would love to see you partner with Bentkey to put some of your content up there. This would be great stuff for kids to watch, and would be a great addition to their kids library.

  • @hawk1108
    @hawk1108 Před měsícem +6

    Just experienced this eclipse in southeast Oklahoma. Cloud cover broke 20 minutes before totality. It was amazing to see it in person!

    • @utkarshsharma6019
      @utkarshsharma6019 Před 26 dny

      Me and my wife were in Hugo OK at that time. We drove 9 hours to be there and it is the best road trip I have ever taken

  • @LackofPants
    @LackofPants Před měsícem +3

    Destin, I wanna let you know that this video convinced me to take my family to see the eclipse in totality. Thank you for that; you were right. It was beyond beautiful. It is a memory I will have forever with my parents now.
    One awesome thing nobody mentioned though: the false sunrise from the west at the end! Seeing that pink and purple haze from the wrong direction was mind-blowing!

  • @nathanhinkley2262
    @nathanhinkley2262 Před měsícem +28

    Any one hear on the day?

    • @CombsDeserts
      @CombsDeserts Před měsícem +3

      Hear what

    • @rustynickel2356
      @rustynickel2356 Před měsícem

      @@CombsDeserts 😂

    • @swampfawx8619
      @swampfawx8619 Před měsícem

      Here***

    • @isaacpearson7398
      @isaacpearson7398 Před měsícem +2

      Everyone else is already picking on your spelling error so I'll just say yeah I'm here. I saw totality and yes this video is correct. You have to see it to experience it. Coolest thing ever!

  • @flaggov6949
    @flaggov6949 Před měsícem +132

    Our house was in totality in 2017. We invited as many people as we could from our old neighborhood in an adjacent state. I was surprised by how many people weren't interested, but the families who came were all blown away. I highly recommend it.

    • @dubmob151
      @dubmob151 Před měsícem

      Jesus saves but we invest

    • @kamelhaj6850
      @kamelhaj6850 Před měsícem

      @@dubmob151 I always wondered what that phrase means.

  • @sindex
    @sindex Před 2 měsíci +198

    2017 Eclipse went over my hometown. We gathered outside with the family and dozens of strangers, watched with the safety of our glasses, and enjoyed totality without them. Looking at the weird crescent moon shadows, the moments leading up, the event itself... The only way I know how to describe it is "emotional." It was like a primal trigger clicked in my brain. To this day when I think back on it I'm nearly on the verge of tears - it was awesome in the most literal sense.

    • @sunnydaze1185
      @sunnydaze1185 Před měsícem +27

      The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork-Psalm 19:1
      For by him( Jesus) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities-all things were created through him and for him. -Col.1:16
      We feel it innately because we and creation , come from God. You're comment was beautiful. Take care

    • @jessicah.1828
      @jessicah.1828 Před měsícem +6

      ​@@sunnydaze1185100 % TRUTH.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem +5

      Jesus saves sinners like you and me!

    • @Daniel-wr7yh
      @Daniel-wr7yh Před měsícem +7

      ​@@sunnydaze1185What lmao. This phenomenon is totally explainable, why infer a God when none is required?

    • @yourpro3653
      @yourpro3653 Před měsícem +3

      ​@@Daniel-wr7yh why infer your point when none is required?

  • @Casey-511
    @Casey-511 Před měsícem +4

    Thank you for your videos. I teach 6th grade science and constantly use your videos in my class and in my "video libraries" (collections of videos that kids are allowed to watch when they finish work early), and my wife and I watch every new video eating dinner. I re-watched this one this morning as we were making final preparations for the eclipse. We live in the totality band, so we were able to invite all of the family over and have a cook out. The forecast was terrible and predicted to be heavy clouds... the forecast was botched. There were clouds, but they were far between. From the moment of C1 and the alarms started sounding on my phone (the eclipse app), I had goose bumps. I could not believe the weather cleared. I have hundreds of photos to process through and a time lapse thanks to a GoPro. I have only looked at a few of the pics from totality and my mind is blown. The most stunning so far is a pic at C3 that shows the smallest edge of the sun along with red flares (they look like solar flares in the picture, not sure what to call them yet). Thank you again for your work and your videos.

  • @dudedude600
    @dudedude600 Před měsícem +57

    Less than 16 hours left, I'm in totality and ready for disbelief. I've had a love for astronomy for years.

    • @KPid10t
      @KPid10t Před měsícem +3

      Get ready, it’s absolutely incredible. I was lucky enough to be in totality in 2017 and it is the coolest single thing my eyes have ever seen.

    • @bushijim
      @bushijim Před měsícem +1

      It's started. Wahhh!!

    • @TheHeroPercy
      @TheHeroPercy Před měsícem +2

      I was trying to get my work to close today because every branch is in the path of totality but they felt being a gym was more important than a once in a lifetime event

    • @bennyrich7361
      @bennyrich7361 Před měsícem +1

      Well how was it?

    • @bushijim
      @bushijim Před měsícem

      @@bennyrich7361 it was, without question, the coolest thing I've ever seen in my life.

  • @GlennHanna8
    @GlennHanna8 Před 2 měsíci +141

    The path was about 40 minutes north of my home in 2017. I tried to convince friends and neighbors to travel with me North to Experience the total experience, where I lived just missed totality and I knew the experience at home, as cool as it might seem, would not compare to the experience of witnessing the eclipse directly in the totality path. I ended up driving North alone. I was worried about all the traffic that should have been heading to the path. I didn't run into any traffic, but it's a factor to consider on your trip if you decide to go yourself. The experience was spectacular. I feel sorry my friends and family were so close to having the same experience but just didn't want to? Their mistake. Don't make that mistake. Even if it's a full day's drive, go for it.

    • @katpea3641
      @katpea3641 Před 2 měsíci +9

      I drove 3 hours to experience the 2017 eclipse and it took 5-1/2 hours to drive home because traffic was so heavy (totally worth it). I'll be going to arkansas to view the April eclipse but this time I've booked 2 days at a hotel to hopefully avoid some traffic, I'm very excited!

    • @susangrande8142
      @susangrande8142 Před měsícem +11

      @@katpea3641my husband and I drove 2 hours to be in the path of totality for the 2017 eclipse, and it was SO worth it! We became eclipse junkies. We’re driving to Arkansas too, Hot Springs, to experience that eclipse. So looking forward to it! I pray for cloudless skies for all in the path of totality! It’s the last total solar eclipse across the U.S. for at least 50 years, so I won’t be alive for any future ones.

    • @saywhat8966
      @saywhat8966 Před měsícem +1

      There was no traffic to deal with in Oregon going down the day before, neither during the drive to the random viewpoint.
      On return as we reached the freeway the traffic became a nightmare, decided to exit the freeway to local roads and
      inched our way toward home for 12 hours. Still had to take a long nap break at a local business before finishing
      the trip home in commuter traffic. It was worth it. Can’t say I noticed a temperature drop, forgot to note the ring of pearls, the shadowy moving waves on the ground, didn’t bring anything to view the crescent shadows either so missed that too. It was a short two minutes. I did look around for the nighttime effect, can’t say now whether I saw any stars
      come out or not. The white corona was awesome, the highlight! Then the blast of bright white sunlight when totality was over
      let you know it was over indeed! The streaky white corona was not to be missed!

    • @iFayt9034
      @iFayt9034 Před měsícem +2

      I'm considering driving from california to texas lol

    • @candacestarkweather6821
      @candacestarkweather6821 Před měsícem +6

      Sadly A LOT of people do that....they don’t listen.....just like with the second coming and Jesus !😢 it’s hard when people are too busy to pay attention to important events!

  • @TheBondsJamesBonds
    @TheBondsJamesBonds Před měsícem +3

    Thanks to this I took time off work to travel and got to witness it in person. That was phenomenal.

  • @Shiver6900
    @Shiver6900 Před měsícem +4

    Destin, you were 100% right. Seeing the eclipse was the best moment of my life so far. Thank you for motivating me to drive and see it.

  • @wbnethery3
    @wbnethery3 Před měsícem +5

    THANK YOU for communicating your passion about seeing a total eclipse in person. I would probably not have made the 3 hour drive to see it, and would be less of a person for it, had you not shared this video and the SET app. Despite the uncertainty due to cloud cover in Texas, we went and it was absolutely stunning!!!! We caught a break in the clouds and had an unobstructed view of the eclipse (although that is an obstructed view of sorts…).

  • @kellyschrantz1625
    @kellyschrantz1625 Před 2 měsíci +266

    I live in Western NY right along the path! Praying for no clouds! 🙏

    • @OSheaGlobalAlliances
      @OSheaGlobalAlliances Před 2 měsíci +14

      We are coming from CA to Rochester Area for it. - with contingency plane tickets to San Antonio if the weather looks sketchy. Can’t chance it! hoping for clear skies in Wayne County April eighth

    • @x3dominator28
      @x3dominator28 Před 2 měsíci +30

      Western NY and clear skies? Surely you jest.

    • @jjp4674
      @jjp4674 Před 2 měsíci +54

      I'm in Buffalo and I expect that there's an equal chance of perfectly clear skies and a blizzard.

    • @williamswetnam4070
      @williamswetnam4070 Před 2 měsíci +3

      I live in central Arkansas, also hoping for a clear day. 🙏🏻

    • @newyorkstatestormchasers
      @newyorkstatestormchasers Před 2 měsíci

      I live in the same area. I'm praying there's no clouds. If there aren't, it's time-lapse time and I sit back and watch.

  • @alypialpha2712
    @alypialpha2712 Před 2 měsíci +85

    The solar eclipse in 2017 happened in my backyard. I was a young adult and had been waiting for that eclipse for about a decade. Even with all of that anticipation, it still blew my mind! My heart was racing as I took it all in. It was truly one of the most unique experiences I’ve had in my life, and I WILL be doing everything I possibly can to see this next one.

  • @scalpingray
    @scalpingray Před měsícem +2

    Destin .. I just came back home from seeing the solar eclipse. I cant thank you enough for making me do this. I was in tears witnessing the entire totality. Love you back man !

  • @HakiWaki
    @HakiWaki Před měsícem +163

    ive tried inviting everyone i know to come and see it with me, and they just tell me its a waste of time and money. It makes me truly sad and im contemplating on just going alone 😔

    • @Gigi.973
      @Gigi.973 Před měsícem +22

      Hey sorry to hear that. Most ppl think im crazy too but im traveling 5 5 hrs to buffalo ny to see it. Their loss! I'll be out there with my name pinholed into cardboard and my flimsy glasses. Planning to enjoy every second ❤

    • @PatrickKQ4HBD
      @PatrickKQ4HBD Před měsícem +5

      I've heard similar. We'll see you there. Just look for a bunch of strangers with kids and come say hello.

    • @HakiWaki
      @HakiWaki Před měsícem

      @@Gigi.973 be safe out there! Im over 1000 miles away its gonna be a long drive 😭

    • @bigfish8280
      @bigfish8280 Před měsícem

      I guess they're not really good friends. I only have to drive 3 hours & 4mins to Rome New York

    • @easterlake
      @easterlake Před měsícem +10

      My friends are also a bunch of simpletons. Go anyway. There will be many like-minded people to share the experience with.

  • @johnleeinslc
    @johnleeinslc Před měsícem +6

    I was in WY for the 2017 eclpise. I was prepared for a kumbaya harmony kind of mystical event.
    What I experienced was a birds stopped chirping, it got cold and dark really fast. My lymbic system was on high alert. Bring back that sun. Without the sun, we are dead.
    It was an amazing experience.

  • @Harryjmacneil
    @Harryjmacneil Před 2 měsíci +22

    Hi, Great video! I’m a self taught astronomer/eclipse chaser. I live in Ingersoll, Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 I have to travel 5 minutes from my home to see totality. This will be my 6th total. I have travelled thousands of miles/kilometres to watch this amazing spectacle. I drove 30 hours to catch the annular eclipse in October. The best is a total without a doubt. I would like to purchase the doctor’s book. I’ll watch the video again to learn his last name. Praying for clear skies! ♥️

  • @lifeofcheese9719
    @lifeofcheese9719 Před měsícem +2

    Coming here Post Eclipse (Prince Edward Island, Canada) to say thank you for this video. I watched it a month ago and can say this video and the app made my first eclipse experience one I will never forget.
    Thank you again!

  • @SuveerB
    @SuveerB Před měsícem +2

    THANK YOU, Destin. I'm writing from Dallas, TX where I came to, from South Florida, to see the eclipse. It is this video that sparked the idea for me and I'm so glad I did it. You made me not only smarter, but also feel more... I was almost in tears during totality. What a sight to behold!!!

  • @callumkaspick
    @callumkaspick Před měsícem +3

    Thank you so much for making this. After years of watching this channel, your respectable reputation was enough to sell me on booking a ticket to go see it. It was SO worth it! Everything you said was spot on. What an amazing experience.

  • @waylonk2453
    @waylonk2453 Před 2 měsíci +130

    I'm impressed with the Independent Media Initiative. Being deliberate about the things that we watch matters so much. I'm thankful for their reminder to choose with purpose.

    • @mortanicus5871
      @mortanicus5871 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Right, I'm always mindful of what videos I click on, because the topics I choose are the rabbit hole that YT is going to take me down. If I'm really that tempted by anything questionable, I jump into a burner profile to view it.

    • @waylonk2453
      @waylonk2453 Před 2 měsíci

      @@mortanicus5871My hat is off to you for assessing vids in a different profile before giving them a lot of watch time. I generally use the rating buttons to signal to CZcams what I want to be shown, but I know that what I click on and minutes watched are more important.

    • @Now_To_Infinity
      @Now_To_Infinity Před 2 měsíci +1

      Wow

    • @gizzyguzzi
      @gizzyguzzi Před měsícem

      So that means we refuse to watch Corporate media in general.

    • @eljefemccarron2567
      @eljefemccarron2567 Před měsícem

      They will ultimately select leftist drivel filled with propaganda. It always ends this way.

  • @JosephBurton-bz9xz
    @JosephBurton-bz9xz Před 29 dny +3

    My wife, daughter, grandson and I drove up to Burlington, Vermont from just south of Boston on Monday and returned that night. In site of almost 19 hours of driven there and back Ivan happily report that watching the eclipse was one of the most amazing experiences of my life!
    I am also happy to report that my 7 year old grandson was a minor celebrity on Tuesday at school when he reported to his class of the event being the only one that saw and experienced the totality first hand.
    Thank you for putting the idea into my head!!!

  • @joelbell242
    @joelbell242 Před měsícem +3

    It just happened in Texas a few hours ago. It’s something that you have to experience, video or photos can never show just how amazing it actually is

  • @hamsandwichindahouse
    @hamsandwichindahouse Před 2 měsíci +60

    Saw the eclipse a few years ago that also crossed paths in southern Illinois. I was absolutely blown away. Everyone needs to try and see a total eclipse at least once in their lives. Absolutely stunning.

    • @BrendaTheeSolarGirl
      @BrendaTheeSolarGirl Před 2 měsíci

      ❤❤❤ same I was in southern Illinois when seeing the eclipse. Watching all the people traveling around in a small town and local roads to find a great spot.

    • @KaraMiaSantaLucia
      @KaraMiaSantaLucia Před měsícem

      Yep, I was In Makanda Illinois for 2017. I’ll be back again 4/8! And it looks like we will have the best weather for viewing.

  • @iciclecold2991
    @iciclecold2991 Před 2 měsíci +41

    I watched Mr. Rogers a lot when I was little, and sometimes I go dig up an episode to watch online simply to experience that simple happiness again. You are different with your channel, giving me different feelings, BUT! The excitement, the learning, the laughter and happiness your videos provide is something I really love. Never stop being awesome Destin!

  • @dapartlab
    @dapartlab Před měsícem +6

    I'm back here on Eclipse morning to review all the tips! Thanks for all the great eclipse info!

  • @xald1234114
    @xald1234114 Před měsícem +2

    I drove 300 Kilometers today to experience totality for quite likely the only time in my life. I live in Nova Scotia Canada. I now intend to live long enough to see the total eclipse that will pass the shadow over the entirety of my home province. Like the entire thing. In 2079. I was born in 1995. I'll be 84, if I make it. It was quite likely the most awe inspiring thing I've ever seen in my life. I was in totality for a whopping 1 minute 10 seconds. Best of my life. I got to experiment with shadows and camera stuff it was amazing, and absolutely perspective shifting. I felt, as michael said, tiny, absolutely miniscule. I have my own incredible (to me) shots of totality that I plan to imortalize forever. And to make it better I blew off work to bring my wife, daughter and 2 year old son and spent it with them.

  • @MoaRReloads
    @MoaRReloads Před 2 měsíci +41

    In 2017 I Traveled 5 hours south to Bowling Green, KY sat and watched the eclipse, in awe, and 25 mins later I was back on the road for another 5 hours to make my shift at work that night. Lucky to be in the path of totality where I live today, but I will be driving to my Fathers because his house is DIRECTLY in the center of the totality path. Can’t wait.

    • @gizzyguzzi
      @gizzyguzzi Před měsícem +5

      you were also lucky to make it back in the same time it took to get there. I don't remember for sure but what usually would be a 6 hour drive was easily over 12 hours for me.

    • @MoaRReloads
      @MoaRReloads Před měsícem +2

      @@gizzyguzzi oh I was not following speed limits on the way back, I had a part time job to get to! 😂 still surprised I didn’t get pulled over. Spent over an hour in the triple digits

    • @saywhat8966
      @saywhat8966 Před měsícem

      The speed in Oregon on return was crawl, stop, wait, repeat.

    • @gizzyguzzi
      @gizzyguzzi Před měsícem +2

      @@saywhat8966the best part was in central oregon there was a 4 way blinking red light. Traffic backed up for miles, and no one even coming the other directions! Easily they should have had a cop directing traffic in that one horse not even a town... Fail.

    • @drewobanion3018
      @drewobanion3018 Před měsícem

      It’s neat yea….. but not a big deal I really don’t understand why this is so exciting to people

  • @mgmchenry
    @mgmchenry Před 2 měsíci +14

    Fred Rogers was a national hero. I want to thank you for reminding me of that today, Destin. I feel like I understand a little better how you ended up doing what you do, and I will admit I've never thought of Mr. Rogers when I watch your videos before. I am so grateful you are one creator that creates kind of a bubble of safety from that pervasive sensationalism you find in almost all other media, and I see that now. Thank you

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me!

  • @richardburchett
    @richardburchett Před měsícem +2

    In 2017 I lived less than 30 miles from the path of totality. I didn't understand that a short distance means all the difference in the world between the experience you will get with seeing totality and just a partial eclipse. In 2024 we had a family get together at a great spot within the path of totality. I gladly drove 150 miles, not wanting to miss it again. I knew it was going to be great, but I didn't expect the emotional reaction. There are lots of wonders in the world, but I can't think of any that give you the same overwhelming emotion as when you see a total eclipse. I had my video camera rolling as we were awaiting totality and the reaction I had when I first took off my glasses was genuine. Watching that clip brings back all of the emotions.

  • @davidmott1969
    @davidmott1969 Před měsícem +17

    Really like how he is using such basic house hold items for his observations in his stations. Very informative.

    • @dsoule4902
      @dsoule4902 Před měsícem +2

      Black construction paper. A pin. A sidewalk.
      😉

  • @BrendenVogt
    @BrendenVogt Před 2 měsíci +33

    My whole family of 5 is traveling to Texas to see the eclipse with our friends (a family of 6) all because I saw your video and I got emotionally invested. Thank you Destin

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem +2

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me!

    • @Thebriansnyder
      @Thebriansnyder Před měsícem +1

      I’m doing the same. Flying to Texas with a family of 5 from MD. Just saw the 10 day weather forecast and it has me scared. Really hope
      We have clear skies.

    • @LAkadian
      @LAkadian Před měsícem

      ​@@gregsimmons694 Even more importantly than that, mind your own business!

    • @9876karthi
      @9876karthi Před měsícem

      ​@@gregsimmons694GFY

    • @odd-one-out4409
      @odd-one-out4409 Před měsícem

      Save trip yall and welcome to Texas during that time!

  • @ThePumpkinToad
    @ThePumpkinToad Před 2 měsíci +18

    8:31 it's funny how I still feel like I shouldn't be staring at the sun even when it's just a video

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me!

  • @nascarfan775
    @nascarfan775 Před 29 dny +3

    This event was freaking spectacular!! The weird feelings right before totality and after was so new and something that doesn't happen too often. Totality was beautiful, something that is engraved in my memory now. The weirdest thing was seeing the "shadow bands" right before and after. I was so happy that everything worked out telescope and camera wise, and I was able to see it with my own eyes too. It's an unbelievable experience that I encourage you to see in your lifetime!!

  • @Ryan-mw4zv
    @Ryan-mw4zv Před měsícem +11

    Bro just warned the whole fire nation

  • @exospaceman8209
    @exospaceman8209 Před 2 měsíci +65

    Booked plane, hotel, car. Waited 7 years. Excited for an unforgettable trip.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem +1

      Jesus saves sinners like you and me! That's more important!

    • @kenwalker1111
      @kenwalker1111 Před měsícem +8

      @@gregsimmons694I’m no sinner. Let Jesus know he can take the day off.

    • @Tswift63
      @Tswift63 Před měsícem

      Where you going kid

    • @AmberRoseRealityShow
      @AmberRoseRealityShow Před měsícem

      You booked your trip 7 years ago??

    • @KaraMiaSantaLucia
      @KaraMiaSantaLucia Před měsícem

      Hope you’re not going to TX!

  • @TRayTV
    @TRayTV Před měsícem +7

    I'm a cynical atheist. I understand the science of the event. In 2017 experiencing the total eclipse could only be described as a religious/spiritual/magical experience. If you can, you should experience it. It's worth your time. It's worth sacrifice. Everybody is different but I find it hard to imagine someone could be completely unmoved. (I know I sound like a cultist.)

    • @NewCastleIndiana
      @NewCastleIndiana Před měsícem

      That sounds like perfect atheist behavior. Meaning you feel like you actually have to observe something to believe in it. That’s exact opposite of believers and faith. So when you saw it is when you actually feel like it exists. Again it’s just the exact opposite of what people of faith proclaim.

    • @CashLovesJesus
      @CashLovesJesus Před měsícem

      “I’m a cynical atheist” was very funny. Good on you for making it your personality. I like to think it’s how you start out letters and emails. Have a good day brother.

    • @NewCastleIndiana
      @NewCastleIndiana Před měsícem

      @@CashLovesJesus I often do not argue anything to do with my point or me. you presume a lot. cheers.

    • @CashLovesJesus
      @CashLovesJesus Před měsícem

      @@NewCastleIndiana Fair enough, however, I don’t know what I presumed. If you could tell me, that would be great. Thank you in advance.

  • @hamstersniffer
    @hamstersniffer Před měsícem +1

    Destin, I am 60 years old, I loved Mr Rogers and still do. You'll be happy to know, at the age of 60 I enjoy watching your videos so much. You help me learn things. You take me places I would never be able to go. You are a warm smile and friendly voice. In those ways, you are very much like Fred Rogers. I feel a little Smarter Every Day that I watch your channel. Thanks.

  • @thm655321
    @thm655321 Před 28 dny +2

    I just wanted to comment to tell you that your video was so helpful in allowing us to maximize the eclipse experience. The app did not work for me (off on timing) but the ancillary stuff like your color changing was bang on. We were near Cleveland and did not see any of the snakes, too bad. The eclipse itself was amazing, and I was so happy that our 6 hour drive from Toronto to Cleveland was so worthwhile (everything near Toronto was clouded over) with perfect weather and no clouds for the event. The "spring peepers" frogs were 80 decibels the night before, and were silent during the day until the eclipse where they piped up again, amazing. I did the trip solely so that my 13 and 15 year old daughters could experience it. Leading up to it they were bored. During the event they were amazed. What more can you ask for?
    During the event all I could think of was Neil deGrasse Tyson's partial answer to the Universe's Most Amazing Fact:
    “So when I look up at the night sky and I know that yes, we are part of this Universe, we are in this Universe, but perhaps more important than both of those facts, is that the Universe is in us. When I reflect on that fact I look up - many people feel small because they’re small and the Universe is big - but I feel big because my atoms came from those stars.”
    I feel big...

  • @SerenadeURA
    @SerenadeURA Před 2 měsíci +40

    I used to be in the boat of "the moon gets in the way of the sun big deal, I can and have seen pictures of it", but in 2017 since the path of totality was very close by, I made a point to go out and see it...
    It is so much more than the moon getting in the way of the sun. If you're able to travel and see it, you will not regret it. No photo or video can truly replace being there.

    • @jeremey2072
      @jeremey2072 Před měsícem

      yeah, I've never seen a picture of the suns corona that matches what you actually see, it's indescribable and awe inspiring, so much so I'm travelling all the way across the country to see it again! Weather is the only thing I'm concerned about, I've built up massive amounts of good karma so hopefully it comes back to me finally!

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem +1

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me! Wake up

    • @taketime0626
      @taketime0626 Před měsícem

      This makes me sad. I’m only a three hour drive from totality and I can’t make it 😢😢

  • @arfyness
    @arfyness Před 2 měsíci +16

    Destin, you are VERY MUCH like Fred Rogers, in your Alabama engineery way. And I'm very happy you were selected for the Fusion Award and IMI support because you absolutely deserve it for SmarterEveryDay.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me!

  • @passonthering
    @passonthering Před měsícem +1

    We drove about 100 miles and watched from out on a lake. It was EVERYTHING!!!

  • @maxduenkel9270
    @maxduenkel9270 Před 29 dny +2

    This video clued me into the eclipse so I went 7 hours up to Maine and camped in a tent in the cold to witness it. Was totally worth it! Even better I ran into someone that had seen this video and happened to bring some of the shadow experiments I had no time to set up to the same place I was watching. Destin, I want to thank you for this!

  • @GooogleGoglee
    @GooogleGoglee Před měsícem +3

    2024/04/08: I went to see it in North America.... AND... it was the MOST AMAZING THING I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE so far!!
    Thank you to anyone that put a good word in favor of this event in order to go see it LIVE, it is SO worth it... so much... It was amazing and so incredibly impossible to describe in words... You have to watch it in person, with your own eyes 👀
    I tried to watch so many videos and pictures... I can guarantee you that NONE OF THEM can barely do any justice to it! Meaning that you see a completely different thing on person.
    I was able to use my binoculars while in the totality and IT WAS INSANE!!!!!!! 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯

    • @GooogleGoglee
      @GooogleGoglee Před měsícem

      An event like this one should last 1 day minimum.

  • @carsonsheets3480
    @carsonsheets3480 Před 2 měsíci +33

    I want you to know that your videos and mentality towards learning inspired me to further my education. I am now on my second year of college with a major in science education. The neat thing about it is that I am loving school now. Thank you for all of your hard work! :)

    • @mattk6719
      @mattk6719 Před měsícem +1

      A teachable attitude is one of the perks of humbleness.

    • @digimom82
      @digimom82 Před měsícem

      Learn NOW about geo engineering! Why there are CHEM TRAILS and 12 NEW types of clouds!!!!!!

  • @air-edge
    @air-edge Před 29 dny +2

    Thank you Destin. This video and the app Dr Telepin created, made our eclipse experience SO special. You convinced us to go. We drove 16 hour to get there. We drove 16 hours to go home. And it was worth EVERY MINUTE!! Thank you Destin!! We will never forget this INCREDIBLE experience! I can hardly tell people about it without starting to cry again. You convinced me to drag my family to see something that we will never forget and I think changed our lives. My kids thought I was crazy. Now they keep hugging me and thanking me for taking them.

    • @CaptainBuzzBee
      @CaptainBuzzBee Před 29 dny +1

      Great comment. We drove 1200 miles each way and we are still welling up when we think about it. This video was so helpful.

    • @air-edge
      @air-edge Před 22 dny

      ​@@CaptainBuzzBeeI wish words could describe what we experienced. Those who haven't will probably never understand until they experience it for themselves. It's somehow comforting to read these comments from others who went through a lot to see it and feel the same way that we do. I would do it again in a heartbeat and be excited for the opportunity! I would drive twice as far if I had to.

  • @6bluestrings
    @6bluestrings Před měsícem +1

    Destin, thank you so, so much for what you do. For how you think about and present "things". It "clicked" when you mentioned Mr. Rogers. I'm 64 yo and, for me, you have been carrying the torch that Mr. Rogers lite back then. That is priceless to me ( and I'm sure others too). Thank You So Much! This was another video that has provided knowledge and wonder that will be remembered and shared all my days. Thank you.

  • @Unalochy
    @Unalochy Před 2 měsíci +11

    I live a little northwest of Austin TX and I have the day scheduled off of work for this! I'm taking my family about an hour west to be in the dead center if the "Totality" zone and we are bringing blankets and chairs and a pop up table and are going to spend about an hour in a field right off a main road for this.
    My anticipation is bewildering to my family, but I have no doubt they will understand when the day comes.

    • @wordforger
      @wordforger Před 2 měsíci +7

      My work fortunately cancelled for eclipse day because we're right in the path of totality and they're anticipating major traffic jams.

  • @mikemcginn4232
    @mikemcginn4232 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you SO MUCH!!! I drove 6 hours NJ to NY to see it and was the only person who knew to look for shadow bands after the totality. It was INTENSE, nothing like any video I've seen of it. Like flashing, rippling undulating rows of snakes! I started freaking out and the people around me saw it too, were thanking me because everyone was still looking up, but i KNEW THANKS TO YOU! Experience of a lifetime!!!! 🙏

    • @mikemcginn4232
      @mikemcginn4232 Před měsícem +2

      6 hours there, over 11 getting home, 21 hour travel 6am-3am 🎉

  • @adamb6718
    @adamb6718 Před 29 dny +2

    I drove to northern Vermont from Boston to see totality on your recommendation, then spent all night in traffic driving home and it was 1000% worth it. It was magnificent. Thank you @smartereveryday!

  • @joshuawfinn
    @joshuawfinn Před 2 měsíci +12

    The 2017 eclipse was close by for me and I was able to find a secluded spot near my home town dead center in totality. This one is much deeper but involves some serious driving. Worth it. My whole family are going!

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me!

  • @joannparker1977
    @joannparker1977 Před 2 měsíci +67

    Yes! Can’t wait! We’re in the path of totality. In Central Texas. 3 minutes, 19 seconds. All we have to do is go outside. We’re going to have a picnic!

    • @lovetofly32
      @lovetofly32 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Jealous! Can I come!? 😅

    • @julier4554
      @julier4554 Před měsícem +2

      Central Texas here also and yes we will be camping in totally and barbecue. Lake Whitney

    • @johnlewis9687
      @johnlewis9687 Před měsícem

      Come to Kerrville, I’m renting tent spots on Guadalupe river

    • @JerryCan101
      @JerryCan101 Před měsícem

      I'm also in the path of totality in Arkansas, the amount of people that are booking hotel rooms are insane.

    • @raykahler949
      @raykahler949 Před měsícem +1

      We're 20 minutes north of Dallas and will be in the front yard - can't wait!!! Just hoping for no clouds...

  • @MelindaWeinstein-mr5yd
    @MelindaWeinstein-mr5yd Před měsícem +7

    We have been driving for four days down Route 66 (2000 mi. CA to Illinois) to get to this 2024 eclipse! We are excited and after watching your video I am heading out to get a poster board for shadow snakes, as well as, a bright shirt.

  • @jaagup
    @jaagup Před měsícem +2

    Traveled from Estonia to see this. Initial plan was around Austin, TX area. But due to weather models, drove to Hot Springs, Arkansas instead. Sky was clear. Incredible!
    Edit: Thank you, Destin, for making the video in 2017.

  • @pathslesstrampled9906
    @pathslesstrampled9906 Před 2 měsíci +14

    I’m prepping my truck as we speak to head down to Torreón, Mexico in two weeks for this eclipse! Lowest chance of cloud cover, right near the point of longest duration. My friend is flying all the way from Seoul, South Korea to meet me there

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me! Wake up

    • @LAkadian
      @LAkadian Před měsícem +1

      ​@@gregsimmons694Hey, stop telling people how to live, and presuming they are "sinning". Mind your own business and quit spamming your drivel everywhere.

    • @Vex-eu5ef
      @Vex-eu5ef Před měsícem

      @@LAkadianI agree and I’m Christian, I don’t mind it being said; but it being spammed in almost every comment is annoying

  • @RadRelics
    @RadRelics Před 2 měsíci +14

    The second guy said what I said it was the most emotional experience of my life besides my sons being born!

    • @RadRelics
      @RadRelics Před měsícem +2

      @@gregsimmons694 that comment make you feel better? Thanks...

  • @jimbo7581
    @jimbo7581 Před měsícem +2

    I just got back to my desk from watching the total solar eclipse. I was geeking out over things I saw that were mentioned in this video. I was sending photos to my wife with captions like "the right side of my shadow is sharp and the left side is blurry" and "I can see the snakes". This video helped enhance my experience. THANK YOU!!!

    • @graydonpivec6728
      @graydonpivec6728 Před měsícem +1

      Same. Unfortunately I couldn’t see the snakes. Idk why. Set up a board and everything

    • @onedollasnake
      @onedollasnake Před měsícem

      @@graydonpivec6728came thru pretty strong in Waco

  • @HappyHax0r
    @HappyHax0r Před měsícem +1

    Watched the total solar eclipse here in Fredericton with my kids yesterday (wife watched it at work too). It was life changing. Seriously. I know that sounds like hyperbole but it wasn't. It was like day turned to night *incredibly* fast, the animals on our farm lost their minds, and seeing totality was breathtaking. The stars, the rapid temperature drop, the 360 degrees of "sunset" ... it was unlike anything else i'd ever experienced.
    I'm glad myself and my family got to see this.

  • @MrKazuma52
    @MrKazuma52 Před měsícem +3

    I just need to comment on this because before watching this video, I didn't really care much. After watching it, I was like "hey since I'm in the path, might as well take pictures and see it" thinking it wasn't going to be super amazing, just kinda fun. I got more excited as time got closer, this morning there were clouds which made me sad as I thought that might mean eclipse viewing wouldn't be great but they mostly disappeared and when it hit totality... OMG that was amazing and if it wasn't for this video, I probably would have not really care. So thank you for this amazing experience! so many people missed this and I hope more people get the chance to see it!

  • @sharedexperiences2773
    @sharedexperiences2773 Před 2 měsíci +9

    I remember the one in 2017 and it brought tears to my eyes. I wasnt expecting the birds to stop chirping. It was kinda eery, just wild.

    • @mattk6719
      @mattk6719 Před měsícem

      Birds are solar powered. 🤷‍♂️😅

    • @sharedexperiences2773
      @sharedexperiences2773 Před měsícem

      @mattk6719 yea, basically 😂

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      Most importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me! Wake up

    • @sharedexperiences2773
      @sharedexperiences2773 Před měsícem

      @@gregsimmons694 more importantly that is your belief and there is no need to push it on others.

  • @runalong
    @runalong Před měsícem +1

    Destin, you and Dr. Telepun are to thank for our family driving into the area of totality! Thank you for this video and your enthusiasm to share this.
    It was quite the blessing and sight to see.

  • @punpun07290
    @punpun07290 Před měsícem +1

    As a long time viewer, you have a huge thank you from myself and my family. This video convinced us to make the 9 hour drive to get two whole minutes of totality. Absolutely worth it. The passion you put into your videos is what keeps us coming back for more!

  • @itbeat7899
    @itbeat7899 Před měsícem +3

    I saw Eclipse today, and it was So Beautiful. It went over and beyond of my wildest expectation.

  • @Ccc-qh8ei
    @Ccc-qh8ei Před měsícem +3

    Thank you Dustin. I will never forget today.
    Seeing the totality is a once in a lifetime event for me, after watching your video, I just had to go and I had an awesome time. Thank you!!!

  • @merkinidgit
    @merkinidgit Před 27 dny

    Thank you Destin. Because of this video I was able to appreciate the convective clouds and why they formed and dissipated in the Ouachitas hills near the Petit Jean River under the trees-lots of evaporation to condense! We saw STRONG shadow bands and I just happened to grab my rainbow parasol for shade but quickly realized it would be perfect to demonstrate Purkinje effect. Baily’s beads, plasma plumes, diamond ring, we pretty much got it all in AR! I was with my grandson, son, and DIL who is a HS science teacher-we nerded out like nobody’s nerded before!

  • @hllok
    @hllok Před měsícem +1

    Hey @Destin! Thank you!! Watching this video inspired me to book our spring break back East, Monday we observed totality from Montreal. It was AMAZING!!
    Also! @Gordon’s app was awesome!!

  • @rustifer81
    @rustifer81 Před 2 měsíci +22

    My favorite part of this video (which was amazing!) Was the message from the sponsor. Non sensational, intelligent, respectful content. Thank you ❤

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me!

    • @Vex-eu5ef
      @Vex-eu5ef Před měsícem

      @@gregsimmons694please stop spamming ❤, I’m a Christian as well and even I don’t like it being spammed everywhere, its annoying

  • @bradleyniven7942
    @bradleyniven7942 Před měsícem +3

    I absolutely owe you a huge thank you! My family had a wonderful time thanks to your inspiration. The app was worth all 199 pennies!

  • @usattfan2836
    @usattfan2836 Před měsícem +1

    So grateful to have found and subscribed and LOVE THE CALL TO ACTION TO BE THOUGHTFUL ABOUT THE NEXT VIDEO I WATCH. ❤

  • @Kosmopoli
    @Kosmopoli Před měsícem +1

    I drove 332 miles with my girlfriend of 5 years to be as close to the center of totality as possible! The experience was incredible. The immensity of what we were witnessing nearly brought me to tears. I used the app and was very pleased. Thanks for the inspiration and the knowledge I hope you had time to enjoy it too Destin!!

  • @minusfive
    @minusfive Před měsícem +3

    Dude, thank you, thank you, thank you! This was the most awesome experience my family and I have ever had. Overwhelming. We all bursted out into [very happy] tears.

  • @bigrichard660
    @bigrichard660 Před 2 měsíci +14

    People need to know to bring supplies with them please! The people in the towns that are going to have to deal with this are already being warned to buy groceries ahead of time and are expecting their populations to double and triple overnight! Remember to PLEASE respect the people that live in the towns and cities that everyone is piling into to watch this. Yes, this is absolutely worth travelling to see! It's incredible! Just please remember to buy supplies before you go. Buy a couple cases of water to take with you. Buy some non-perishable food and a way to warm it. Yes, enjoy the local dining, but remember that the places you are travelling to aren't equipped for what is coming their way with this eclipse. You can't expect them to spend extra to overstock their stores when you can take stuff with you to ease their burden a bit.

    • @phantomkate6
      @phantomkate6 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It looks like some of the Canadian tourist destinations, which were hit hard by government policies over the last few years, will be happy to see business booming again!

    • @lovetofly32
      @lovetofly32 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Sounds like good business for those cities and not a burden

    • @bigrichard660
      @bigrichard660 Před 2 měsíci

      @@phantomkate6 I'm not sure who is liking y'alls comments, but they seem to be as ignorant about this as the two of you are. Have you looked at the path for the total eclipse? Your comment is 95%+ irrelevant to Canada. Regardless, my original comment still stands. People need to think about the communities that WILL be overrun by people that think like the two of you. If you can't bring your own supplies, then you probably shouldn't leave your house.

    • @phantomkate6
      @phantomkate6 Před měsícem +1

      @@bigrichard660 I happen to live on the edge of the path in an area that was affected over the last few years so it's important to me!

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem +1

      Most importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me! Wake up

  • @aldolopezc
    @aldolopezc Před 23 dny

    Destin, I just wanted to say thank you. I not only became a believer but now my wife and I have become eclipse chasers!. Ever since I saw your first eclipse video I wanted to see one for myself. After this video, I prepared as well as I could and traveled to Mazatlan. I bought Gordon's app and the eclipse changed my life. Bless you, brother!. 1 Thessalonians 5:11.

  • @kolaiktomi
    @kolaiktomi Před měsícem +1

    I'm in Carbondale, IL today. I documented barometric pressure, temperature, humidity, UV index, wind speeds, all that fun stuff for 3 hours, totality being in the middle. It was so brief, per usual, I wasn't able to remember to record the animals or insects. There's an enormous amount of data available to cross reference. Heck, I had dinner with 40 or so strangers, scientists from all over the world and the consensus is that we'll take weeks to collaborate and make accurate charts. A couple from Oregon wanted to study tidal changes but it was so far inland that they came here just to observe the darkness. It was fun, I used some of the things in this video for the neighborhood kids and even though I'm a physicist and engineer, I had to "science" to see if second contact would melt the eclipse glasses through a telescope - it did. I made some cool refractory findings I may have to apply in laser physics, but you do not want to use glasses on telescopes until totality, but then it's safe without if you're in absolute totality. What a cool experience! Fleeting, but now I'm going out to find morel mushrooms, so cool timing too.

  • @hongkim3662
    @hongkim3662 Před měsícem +3

    Okay I'm so glad I listened to you and went to see the eclipse. It was a 4 hour drive, but my daughter said she wanted to see it. You were a major factor in me deciding to go and OH BOY I'm so glad I went. Thank you!

  • @kamarpreet
    @kamarpreet Před 2 měsíci +3

    Never seen your videos before but saw this and cannot thank you enough for such a lovely video. I was looking forward to the eclipse but now I'm even more excited to get the full experience out of it. I'm just outside the path of totality...will be planning the trip to the nearest place where I can get the whole eclipse experience!

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      Most importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me! Wake up folks

  • @timothyforeman3272
    @timothyforeman3272 Před měsícem

    Thank you for making this video! It was helpful in getting my family on board ha! We drove up from Louisiana to see it in Arkansas and the clouds cleared out in time to see the totality with clear skies. It was life changing and every bit how you described it! Someone in my group said “did we just become eclipse people!?” Ha u knew that you have seen lots of amazing natural phenomena and if you were saying this is worth it an amazing and life changing then it must be really something! It lived up to the expectations so thank you!

  • @whereistoti
    @whereistoti Před měsícem +2

    Update on April 8th: What a breathtaking moment! The view from Montréal was absolutely stunning, with a crystal-clear sky stretching out before us. It was a truly unique experience, one that we'll cherish forever. Grateful to life for bestowing upon us this extraordinary gift from nature...

  • @YanirTaflev
    @YanirTaflev Před 2 měsíci +6

    I am from the other side of the globe, a slightly different culture and yet you are so inspiring, your values are so universal... I mean human values.
    Thanks! You are amazing!

    • @mattk6719
      @mattk6719 Před měsícem

      They are values from the Bible. Yes, God's values are universal.

  • @mcoburn82
    @mcoburn82 Před 2 měsíci +6

    @smartereveryday Thank you for your quality and inspirational content. We are homeschoolers and it's because of your video prior to the 2017 total eclipse that we decided to make the 700 mile trip with our children to witness it. I've never been so in awe of God's creation before or since. It's made a lasting impact on our family. God bless you on your mission.

    • @mattk6719
      @mattk6719 Před měsícem +1

      We will be doing the same.
      The evidence for fine-tuned design in creation is overwhelming in every field of science, and THIS is one of those evidences.

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem +1

      Most importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me! Wake up

  • @simple_oversight
    @simple_oversight Před měsícem

    Destin,
    I just want to say thank you! Your video inspired me to drive and see the total eclipse yesterday. It was amazing, mesmerizing, awe-inspiring ... you pick the word...
    I saw the 2017 as a 96% partial and there is just no comparison. There is no comparison even at 99.9% ... it really drives home how powerful the sun is because even that tiny sliver right before totality gave off so much light! I can't stop thinking about what I saw and experienced. If I could have a do-over, I'd drive even further right to the center of the path of totality to get a longer experience, but even at 2 minutes, it was something I will never forget.
    Thank you again for making such great content and for being such a great human being.

  • @crepequeen643
    @crepequeen643 Před měsícem

    Traveled 16 hours from coastal South Carolina to Little Rock, Arkansas just to see the eclipse today because of this video Destin. Thanks for the encouragement! So excited to see my second total solar eclipse of my lifetime ❤

  • @aceboogie3086
    @aceboogie3086 Před 2 měsíci +6

    3:26 so crazy. When you zoomed in, i live right on the edge of that portion. Im so excited for this. Hopefully my boss allows us to go outside for it. May just have to time my lunch the right way

    • @jeremey2072
      @jeremey2072 Před měsícem +5

      You have the worst boss if he doesn't make everyone stop what they are doing and go outside for 10 minutes

    • @gregsimmons694
      @gregsimmons694 Před měsícem

      More importantly, Jesus saves sinners like you and me! Wake up

    • @GallowayKelly
      @GallowayKelly Před měsícem +1

      Take the day or afternoon off work for heaven's sake!

  • @eclipseonthefarm
    @eclipseonthefarm Před 2 měsíci +19

    We're hosting a small festival on our farm in northern Arkansas. We're right on the centerline of totality with 4 minutes 12 seconds of eclipse totality! We are so pumped for this!

    • @adamsmith583
      @adamsmith583 Před 2 měsíci

      What if it's cloudy

    • @eclipseonthefarm
      @eclipseonthefarm Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@adamsmith583 Let's hope its not! But it'll still get dark! lol

    • @RandoManFPV
      @RandoManFPV Před 2 měsíci

      I'm in ozark near ft smith. Do I need to head east?

    • @Travis5067
      @Travis5067 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@RandoManFPVI'd say yes. Ft. Smith is right on the edge of totality. If you head east on I-40 just an hour and a half you'll be in prime totality. We're just north of Morrilton, almost on the dead-center of totality.

    • @RandoManFPV
      @RandoManFPV Před 2 měsíci

      @@Travis5067 oh that's awesome, I feel so lucky!
      Thanks for your help

  • @JayneCobbsBunk
    @JayneCobbsBunk Před 29 dny

    Thank you Destin for your passion when making this video. It convinced me to press some of my friend to do it. I ended up with only 2 (workdays are hard) but they were both happy i got them to come. It's definitely worth seeing at least once in your life.

  • @jennyzimmer2224
    @jennyzimmer2224 Před měsícem +2

    Thanks to this video my family of 7 drove to IN from MI to see the eclipse. It was awesome!!! Once in a lifetime. Thank you for your content!!! We even did the experiments! We downloaded the app you promoted and it was perfect! Please thank that genius man for me for creating such an easy and amazing app!! Praise God Almighty for such a fantastic show!