Total Eclipse Coming In August Of This Year

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    So, here is my question. We know that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. So does the moon.Why does the eclipse travel from west to east, when both the sun and the moon are going from east to west ?
    Also, I read somewhere that they will be following the eclipse with fighter jets, and that is totally beyond me why (or even how) they would do that. Has anyone else read this, or knows why we would do something this strange ?
     
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    @Yvonne Smith I guess since we are the largest city in the 'path', things will be festive here in Nashville.
    Lots of free concerts downtown, including the Grand Ole Opry.
    The local brewer is introducing an Ale for the occasion called " Space and Time " and a hand blown Glass.

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    We got free viewing glasses for the family when we visited the wife's Doctor last week.
    I'm ready for what ever comes...:D
     
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    Where do you get 'special viewing' glasses?
     
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    The easiest place would be a home depot ask for lenses for a welding mask even some hardware stores will have them too
     
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    Thanks, I didn't know that. Used to have several pair of welding specs. Hung on pegs in the garage for years. Gave them to a friend whose occupation was welding when I moved off that flat country.
     
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    @Bill Boggs , some of the libraries here are giving the glasses away. I have mine. My daughter in law ordered us some from Amazon. They are so dark that when I look at a light bulb, I can't see it. I'm guessing the sun will still be visible but not burn the retina.
    I am ready!
     
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    @Babs Hunt , they are the safe ones. I know somebody who ordered the other ones. They sent him an email. I think they sent him the safe ones after that.
     
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    Great minds think alike @Joe Riley; but I said it first ! (We both posted the same video, just from different youtube channels, and different title.)
     
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    Sorry 'bout that, Yvonne. :confused:o_O
     
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    No apology necessary (or even wanted), @Joe Riley . I just watched your video and thought it was amazing that of all of the eclipse videos on youtube, we both found the exact same one.
    Maybe someone will be more apt to actually watch it now, since the information is "in the mouth of two witnesses".

    Besides (as you probably noticed) I have now "stolen" it from you......
     
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    On a side note, every hotel in Downtown Nashville is sold out for this weekend and Monday, except one.
    And, on one travel booking site, they are getting $700.00 USD for a room.
     
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