Solar eclipse in Northeast Ohio: Cleveland experiences totality

WKYC Channel 3
8 Apr 202407:19

Summary

TLDRThe transcript describes a live commentary of a solar eclipse, highlighting the anticipation and awe as observers witness the phenomenon. Bailey's beads and the diamond ring are noted just before totality, with the unique visibility of the sun's corona emphasized. The rarity of the event is underscored, with the mention of a similar eclipse not occurring in the region for centuries. The commentary also points out other celestial bodies visible during the eclipse, like Venus and Jupiter, and the brief yet profound impact of the eclipse on the environment and atmosphere.

Takeaways

  • 🌞 Seconds before totality, spectators can witness 'Bailey's Beads', flashes of light on the moon's outer edge.
  • 🌌 The color of the air turns flat gray as totality approaches, creating a unique atmosphere.
  • 💎 'The Diamond Ring' effect is the last glimpse of the sun before totality, a brief and striking phenomenon.
  • 🌙 Totality reveals the sun's corona, which is only visible during a total solar eclipse.
  • 🚀 The alignment of the sun and moon during a total solar eclipse is described as 'geometric perfection'.
  • 📅 The occurrence of totality in a specific location is rare, with some places waiting centuries between events.
  • 📍 The script references a total solar eclipse event happening near Cleveland, with totality beginning in Mansfield and moving towards downtown Cleveland.
  • 🌡️ During totality, there is a noticeable and rapid drop in temperature.
  • 🌟 Other celestial bodies such as Venus and Jupiter become more visible during totality, with Venus positioned to the lower right and Jupiter to the upper left.
  • 🌠 The script mentions the possibility of observing a coronal mass ejection or 'solar sprite' during a solar maximum, which adds to the visual spectacle.
  • 🌃 The rapid transition from darkness to light as totality ends is emphasized, highlighting the dramatic change in the environment.

Q & A

  • What phenomenon is being described in the transcript?

    -The transcript describes a total solar eclipse, including events such as Bailey's Beads, the diamond ring, and totality.

  • What are Bailey's Beads and when do they occur?

    -Bailey's Beads are flashes of light that occur just seconds before and after totality. They are seen when the moon partially covers the sun, allowing small beams of sunlight to shine through the valleys on the moon's edge.

  • What is the significance of the 'diamond ring' during a total solar eclipse?

    -The diamond ring is the last glimpse of the sun before totality, when only a small, bright arc of sunlight is visible. It resembles a sparkling ring or a diamond, hence the name.

  • What is the corona of the sun and why is it only visible during a total solar eclipse?

    -The corona is the sun's outer atmosphere, which is visible during a total solar eclipse as the moon completely blocks the bright face of the sun, allowing the fainter corona to be seen.

  • How does the temperature change during totality?

    -During totality, the temperature drops quickly as the sun is blocked and the sky darkens, creating a sensation of nightfall.

  • What celestial bodies are mentioned as being visible during the total solar eclipse?

    -Venus and Jupiter are mentioned as being visible during the total solar eclipse, with Venus being visible to the bottom right and Jupiter to the upper left of the moon.

  • What is the significance of the 11-year solar cycle mentioned in the transcript?

    -The 11-year solar cycle refers to the periodic change in the sun's activity, including the number and size of sunspots. The transcript mentions that during the event, the sun was at a solar maximum, which is a period of high solar activity.

  • How long did the totality phase of the eclipse last as described in the transcript?

    -The totality phase of the eclipse lasted for three minutes and 50 seconds as described in the transcript.

  • What is the significance of the 400 times larger diameter of the sun compared to the moon?

    -The sun being 400 times larger in diameter than the moon is significant because it allows for the geometric perfection needed for a total solar eclipse to occur. Despite the sun's much larger size, the moon is 400 times closer to Earth, which results in the two appearing almost the same size in the sky and enabling the moon to fully cover the sun during an eclipse.

  • What is the expected duration until the next total solar eclipse in Cleveland?

    -The next total solar eclipse in Cleveland is expected to occur in 2444, which is 420 years from the date of the transcript.

  • What advice is given to viewers about watching the eclipse?

    -The advice given to viewers is to safely watch the eclipse from their backyards or any safe location, and to use appropriate eye protection (eclipse glasses) when looking directly at the sun.

Outlines

00:00

🌞 Total Solar Eclipse Experience

The paragraph describes the moments leading up to, during, and just after the total solar eclipse. The speaker and the crowd around them eagerly anticipate the event, observing phenomena such as Bailey's Beads and the Diamond Ring as the moon fully covers the sun. The atmosphere changes dramatically, becoming flat gray, and the temperature drops. The speaker reflects on the rarity of this event, noting it hasn't occurred in the area since 1806 and won't happen again until 2444. The experience is heightened by the visibility of other celestial bodies like Venus and Jupiter, and the speaker discusses the solar cycle, mentioning the current solar maximum. The paragraph ends with the end of totality, the quick return to normalcy, and the lingering effects of the eclipse on the observers.

05:01

🌌 Reflecting on the Solar Eclipse

In this paragraph, the speaker continues to marvel at the total solar eclipse, emphasizing the extended duration of totality compared to previous experiences. Efforts to better observe the event, such as turning off ambient lights, are mentioned. The speaker expresses awe at the visibility of the sun's corona and the reappearance of Venus and Jupiter. There's a sense of urgency as the light begins to return, and the speaker encourages others to witness the event if possible. The paragraph concludes with the end of totality, the re-emergence of the sun, and a brief mention of the atmospheric phenomena observed during the eclipse.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Totality

Totality refers to the phase of a solar eclipse when the moon completely covers the sun, casting a shadow on the Earth. This phenomenon is the main focus of the video, as the observers experience the temporary darkness and unique atmospheric conditions that occur during totality. The script mentions the anticipation leading up to totality, the brief period it lasts, and the rapid return to normalcy as it ends.

💡Bailey's Beads

Bailey's Beads are the small flashes of light that appear at the beginning and end of a total solar eclipse, caused by the sun's rays shining through the moon's valleys and craters. These beads are a key visual phenomenon that the video script describes, capturing the audience's awe as they observe this spectacle.

💡Diamond Ring

The Diamond Ring is the final glimpse of the sun before it is completely covered by the moon during a total solar eclipse, appearing as a brilliant ring of light. This term is used in the script to describe the moment immediately preceding totality, which is a highly anticipated and visually striking part of the eclipse.

💡Corona

The Corona is the outer atmosphere of the sun, which is visible during a total solar eclipse as a halo of plasma that extends millions of kilometers into space. The script highlights the corona as a unique and captivating feature that can only be observed during totality, making it a central aspect of the viewing experience.

💡Solar Cycle

The Solar Cycle refers to the approximately 11-year cycle during which the sun's activity, including sunspots and solar flares, varies in intensity. The script mentions that the event is taking place during a solar maximum, which is a period of high solar activity, influencing the visibility and intensity of the eclipse and related phenomena.

💡Planetary Visibility

Planetary Visibility refers to the ability to see planets in the sky with the naked eye during certain astronomical events. In the context of the video, the script mentions the visibility of Venus and Jupiter during the eclipse, adding to the celestial spectacle and providing a unique opportunity for observers to see these planets in detail.

💡Atmospheric Changes

Atmospheric Changes refer to the alterations in the Earth's atmosphere that occur during a total solar eclipse, including changes in light, temperature, and color. The script emphasizes the dramatic shift from day to night and the unique atmospheric conditions that the observers experience during totality.

💡Eclipse Guru

An Eclipse Guru is an expert or enthusiast with extensive knowledge and experience in observing and explaining solar and lunar eclipses. In the script, the presence of an Eclipse Guru adds credibility and depth to the observations and explanations provided during the event.

💡Geometric Perfection

Geometric Perfection in the context of the video refers to the precise alignment and proportions that allow for the moon to perfectly cover the sun during a total solar eclipse. This concept is highlighted to emphasize the rarity and beauty of the event.

💡Historical Significance

Historical Significance in this context refers to the rarity and the historical importance of the total solar eclipse event being observed. The script discusses the long intervals between such occurrences, emphasizing the unique opportunity it presents for those witnessing it.

💡Weather Conditions

Weather Conditions play a crucial role in the visibility of astronomical events like solar eclipses. The script discusses the impact of clouds on the viewing experience, as well as the atmospheric changes that occur during the eclipse, which can affect the clarity of the observations.

Highlights

The description of the solar eclipse process, including the observation of the last visible sliver of the sun before totality.

The occurrence of Bailey's Beads, which are flashes of light on the outer edge of the moon seconds before totality.

The change in the color of the air around during the eclipse, turning it flat gray.

The appearance of the diamond ring, which is the last glimpse of the sun before totality.

The unique opportunity to observe the sun's corona during totality, which is only visible at this time.

The rarity of the event, with the path of totality not being in the area since 1806 and not expected again until 2444 for Cleveland.

The phenomenon of Venus being visible during the eclipse.

The mention of Jupiter being visible during the eclipse.

The observation of Bailey's Beads at the ends of the eclipse, adding to the unique visual experience.

The mention of the solar cycle, with the year being a solar maximum, which affects the visibility and energy emitted by the sun.

The description of the rapid change in light levels during the eclipse, with the quick transition from darkness to light.

The impact of cloud cover on the visibility of the eclipse and the corona.

The duration of totality in Cleveland, being three minutes and 50 seconds.

The experience of the temperature dropping during totality.

The description of the city lights turning on due to the darkness caused by the eclipse.

The observation of the shadow's edge and the difference in brightness to the north.

The mention of the Diablo comet and its potential visibility during the eclipse.

The unique visual of the atmosphere being visible through certain materials after the eclipse.

Transcripts

00:00

So as we look up now,

00:01

there is just a small sliver of the sun that is

00:04

still visible and we will go through a small process here.

00:09

Seconds before totality,

00:11

we'll get some little flashes of light on the outer edge of the uh the moon

00:17

and those will be Bailey's beads. Wow. There it is. Look at this. It's almost there.

00:21

It's almost there. I hear the crowd behind us cheering it on.

00:24

Wow.

00:25

So if you, if you, if you can look out a window, look at the color of the air around you.

00:31

Everything is getting very flat gray.

00:34

We are just seconds away from those Bailey's beach showing up.

00:37

Then we will have what's known as the diamond ring,

00:40

the last little glimpse of sun before totality.

00:43

And when totality happens,

00:45

you take your glasses off and hopefully through these serious clouds,

00:49

we will be able to see

00:51

the corona of the sun, which this is the only time you get to see the corona of the sun

00:58

like you.

00:58

I vaguely remember as a kid taking this and I certainly

01:02

did not have an expert from NASA and an expert meteorologist,

01:05

as I said, eclipse Guru standing next to me, walking me through it.

01:09

Kind of tell me right now, what are we seeing?

01:11

Well,

01:12

there's just this little tiny orange sliver. That's all there is.

01:15

And you can see it's this little tiny orange sliver.

01:18

But, but Betsy's absolutely right.

01:20

If you take the glasses off, don't look at the sun,

01:22

but look around. The color is incredible.

01:25

So remember the sun is 400 times larger in diameter than the diameter of the moon.

01:32

The moon is 400 times closer to earth. It is geometric perfection.

01:39

And we are right in this path. We have not been in the path of totality since 1806.

01:44

We won't be again until what? 2424

01:49

somewhere in Ohio in 2099. So only 75 more years.

01:54

But for Cleveland, it's 420 years. 2444. It's just absolutely amazing.

02:01

It

02:01

is

02:01

312. This is the most painful part of the whole process.

02:04

Uh This wait and everybody's been waiting

02:08

313. So we are getting a totality just southwest of Cleveland.

02:12

Totality has begun in Mansfield.

02:15

We are seconds away from it here in downtown Cleveland.

02:19

Here we go. There's a crowd

02:21

coming

02:23

down

02:24

and it is perceptibly,

02:27

the temperature is dropping.

02:31

Just wait,

02:33

it gets better.

02:34

Don't take your glasses off.

02:36

Not

02:37

yet. Not

02:37

yet.

02:39

There it is.

02:39

We

02:40

go.

02:41

Oh man.

02:42

And

02:43

there's Bailey's beads,

02:46

got it.

02:47

We're in totality.

02:50

Yes.

02:51

Ok. We also have Venus.

02:54

Venus is visible right now

02:57

off to the bottom, right

02:59

here on earth. The street lights have come on

03:02

the,

03:04

on

03:05

the,

03:05

you

03:06

can

03:06

see

03:06

the edge of the shadow behind us and there is so much,

03:09

it's so much brighter to the north.

03:12

Look at that. I did not see this when I was a kid. I do not remember the.

03:18

So this is just so stunning. So we can't see the planet Venus.

03:23

Jupiter is up here to the upper left of the moon.

03:27

And if we were going to get to see that diablo comet that Russ told us about earlier

03:32

in the week, last week, it would be to the right of Jupiter.

03:35

I don't see it because of the serious clouds right now.

03:41

I am also seeing we're getting some Bailey's beads on the ends,

03:45

which is kind of interesting.

03:46

So we are at a solar maximum. The sun runs on an 11 year solar cycle maximum and minimum

03:52

in 2017 when I was in Jefferson City, we did not have the solar maximum,

03:57

but we still had this amazing view

04:00

this year, we're in a solar maximum.

04:02

So we are getting to see so much more

04:05

energy coming out and we may actually that bottom,

04:07

you see that little glimmer

04:10

and that very well could be a

04:12

mass ejection,

04:14

coronal mass ejection or some kind of a solar sprite that is coming out

04:18

the sun right now. And we get to see it.

04:21

We've got planes flying above the atmosphere

04:24

or above the clouds and everything else.

04:26

We'll have people who may be able to tell us, I don't know that for sure,

04:29

but I will have people who may be able to

04:31

tell us. Yes, we are, what's going on up there and what we're seeing. Right.

04:35

It is, it is absolutely spectacular.

04:38

And yes, uh, you can see now on the western horizon,

04:41

where are you starting to see the light coming?

04:43

But it's getting darker to the east, but it's getting darker to the east.

04:46

So we are right under, you can see an entire ring of brighter skies,

04:50

the yellow all the way around us.

04:52

And that only happens when you are right here

04:55

in the path.

04:56

Let me ask my two experts here, how long are we going to be in this stage right here?

05:00

Three minutes and 50.

05:03

So we are,

05:03

we are counting down and this is almost double the

05:07

amount of time that I had in Jefferson City.

05:10

So it is absolutely incredible. Now, we turned out our ambient lights

05:15

and now we can see a little bit better, some of that corona of the sun and of course,

05:19

the serious clouds are playing with things a little bit, but I mean, we get to see it.

05:24

Oh man. Do we get to see it? That is so

05:27

that's incredible.

05:28

It really is incredible. You know, it's interesting.

05:29

I was watching the network coverage of this, I guess in Indianapolis,

05:32

when this happened.

05:32

And the correspondent said

05:34

it seems like an eternity and it does at this point,

05:37

we thought this would be very quick.

05:38

But is this, this is a nice stretch here.

05:40

It has been and we only have another minute or two left, but uh

05:44

it's already getting brighter

05:45

off

05:46

to the

05:46

west.

05:47

But

05:48

uh

05:48

but we still get to see Venus there and, and,

05:50

and Jupiter is actually shining a little bit brighter now.

05:53

So,

05:54

man,

05:55

this is 3 1650

05:59

we are counting down.

06:00

It's starting to get brighter and brighter on our western horizon.

06:03

So again, you can see Venus to the lower right, Jupiter up here to the upper left

06:08

and I can't believe Jimmy that we get to see that,

06:12

that bright spots on the southern or at least the bottom of

06:16

the

06:17

and that, and it, and it stayed there the whole time. So it's,

06:21

that's, that's gonna be something interesting to see what exactly that that is.

06:24

There's a

06:25

lot of

06:25

people watching this.

06:27

I was

06:27

gonna say

06:28

folks at home, listen, go in your backyard if it's safe.

06:32

Thanks for watching this on TV. But go in your backyard

06:35

and take a look at this.

06:36

Once in a lifetime of here we go in Northeast Ohio and here we go,

06:39

we're coming out of it.

06:40

Have your glasses on.

06:42

Here we go. Diamond ring

06:45

and here come our Bailey's Beads.

06:46

That was the fastest three minutes and 50 seconds of my life.

06:52

But that

06:53

is the end of totality in Cleveland. Now, the lights will start to come back on.

06:58

Meaning the sun, the sun will begin shining again.

07:01

The city lights are going to be

07:03

it.

07:03

It's amazing how quickly it got dark when we hit

07:06

totality and how amazing how quickly it got light again.

07:10

Now that we're coming out of,

07:11

if you look at something white and you're seeing odd like lines or something moving,

07:16

you're actually seeing the atmosphere.

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