The Great American Solar is eclipse is happening today and, in the immortal words of Bonnie Tyler, “forever’s gonna start tonight.” We are keeping track of the events here. Please join in on the discussion and add your pics in the comments below. Be sure to check back as this will be updated throughout through the end of the eclipse.
11:22 am: Alright, everyone. That’s it for this eclipse. Let’s do it again in 7 years.
11:15 am: The next eclipse is in 7 years. The yellow line is where you should book your hotel rooms if you want to see it.
The next total solar eclipse in the US comes up in 2024. Streaks from Texas northeastward including Ohio, New York and Maine. #eclipse pic.twitter.com/5Z4GtX1A2c
— Tim Buckley (@TimBuckleyWX) August 21, 2017
11:11 am: Pretty cool photo from Idyllwild:
11:08 am: In case you missed it.
10:50 am: Whoa!
Really neat visible #satellite loop showing the #Eclipse2017 moving across the Pacific Northwest this morning. pic.twitter.com/Me4j06OhGn
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) August 21, 2017
10:47 am: Congressman Ruiz checks out the eclipse.
Today's #SolarEclipse2017 was an awesome sight to see. My staff and I took a quick break from work to check it out. pic.twitter.com/RyRJ1PXNwK
— Raul Ruiz (@CongressmanRuiz) August 21, 2017
10:40 am: A PSA
We're ready…are you? If you plan on watching the #SolarEclipse2017 @RSO reminds you to remove your eclipse ???? while driving! #safetyfirst pic.twitter.com/Uk7RIWQNoi
— Riverside Sheriff (@RSO) August 21, 2017
10:36 am: Meanwhile in Tennessee, The Washington Post is live streaming to see if the eclipse will make goats pass out.
10:30 am: Cool photo from Palm Springs
10:25 am: The view from Twentynine Palms
The view from our office. Don't look without safety glasses! #SolarEclipse pic.twitter.com/63vg3s7u3v
— Combat Center PAO (@CombatCenterPAO) August 21, 2017
10:15 am: COD Indio campus has some cool ass things to view it.
10:10 am: Your Colander > Eclipse Glasses
Watching the eclipse on TV. Collander watching occasionally as well. I'm hungry for cookies. #SolarEclipse pic.twitter.com/wj8MgGID9w
— Trina Escarzaga (@supermom_of_4) August 21, 2017
10:05 am: A reminder.
You can't read your music if you go blind! Do not look at the sun without proper eyewear!
— BHS band (@broncobandbhs) August 21, 2017
10:03 am:
i will block the sun pic.twitter.com/bvLVZvg1wR
— The Moon (@daM00N_) August 21, 2017
10:02 am: Oh good. Someone is documenting this.
This is Neil, 19, from Paris. He's filming the eclipse from the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs @MyDesert pic.twitter.com/qktLWLEBuT
— Colin Atagi (@TDSColinAtagi) August 21, 2017
10:00 am: Okay, now it’s officially happening.
MY ENGLISH TEACHER IS PLAYING TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART FOR THE ECLIPSE THIS IS NOT A DRILL YOU GUYS
— evangeline (@bodieinabasket) August 21, 2017
9:56 am: Finally found where you can still get glasses:
9:46 am: Lots and lots of room at the Ace.
The Ace Hotel balcony will probably fill up once the eclipse reaches its highest level @MyDesert pic.twitter.com/b2bKuIym6U
— Colin Atagi (@TDSColinAtagi) August 21, 2017
9:40 am: Here is the whole eclipse for anyone who doesn’t wanna wait or bother going outside:
See how the Great American Eclipse will look from Los Angeles https://t.co/R7KEStYelH pic.twitter.com/2Dc87ligMF
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) August 21, 2017
9:37 am: The Palm Springs library is packed.
More than 350 people wrapped around the Palm Springs Library building to watch #Eclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/VEA2lu0O4F
— CBS Local 2 (@LocalTwo) August 21, 2017
9:34 am: This cat is the reason you don’t have eclipse glasses.
We're ready. #SolarEclipse2017 pic.twitter.com/wURrTn2qQi
— RivCO animalSERVICES (@helpinRIVcoPETS) August 21, 2017
9:25 am: Here’s NASA’s live coverage:
9:18 am: It’s happening!
9:15 am: Cool tip, Twentynine Palms
Tip for viewing the Eclipse this morning…….. as mentioned on ABC7 news…. turn your back to the Eclipse, use your…
Posted by City of Twentynine Palms on Monday, August 21, 2017
9:10 am: The local coffee shop is clearly excited about this:
Eclipse fever at the coffee shop. pic.twitter.com/oQG3x3JHoY
— Sammy Roth (@Sammy_Roth) August 21, 2017
8:50 am: It’s nice that The West Coast gets something before the East Coast for once.
west coast please do not tweet any eclipse spoilers for the east coast
DESPITE ALL THE GAME OF THRONES SPOILERS LAST NIGHT be a good coast— darth:™ (@darth) August 21, 2017
8:31 am: The Tramway looks packed!
#Eclipse2017 Checking out the #GreatAmericanSolarEclipse from the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway! pic.twitter.com/JjVM4KgPEl
— Katie Widner CBSL2 (@KWidnerCBSL2) August 21, 2017
8:26 am: The local media has everything they need.
Gearing up for #Eclipse2017. Breakfast and glasses ready. @KESQ @LocalTwo pic.twitter.com/7rJjxAN7gh
— Jeremy Chen (@JeremyChenKESQ) August 21, 2017
8:22 am: Looking for the best online coverage of the eclipse, look no further than NASA. Check out their livestream here.
8:19 am: Since everyone is out of those damn glasses. Here’s how to watch the eclipse with a cereal box.
Can't get solar viewing glasses? You can view #Eclipse2017 by building your own pinhole projector. Safety first! https://t.co/gEh5ycEo6g pic.twitter.com/jEzsroq92m
— NASA (@NASA) August 21, 2017
