I think for me, the craziest thing was just how fast it seemed...I think we had just over two minutes of totality in Columbia, MO, but it really felt like 30 seconds...barely felt like any time passed from when we took off our glasses to when we could see the beads appear again.

Absolutely stunning...I now understand why people chase eclipses. I knew it would be amazing but I didn't realize just how much. Truly awe-inspiring.

I was still overwhelmed even though I'd experienced totality before. It's such a surreal experience...not just the corona itself, but the weird quality of the rapidly-fading light, the descending shadow, and the diamond rings. Just incredible. The cliche is that totality always lasts 8 seconds, and it seemed true here.

So glad to have seen it with friends from NarniaWeb!

I'm glad you all took such an interest together, too. For what it is worth, this celestial event was reported on our TV news channels, and there was a composite picture of the event accompanying an article published one or two ago in our Daily Telegraph (Australia). I have to keep reminding myself that USA is behind our time by almost 24 hours.

Thanks again to everyone for making me feel so welcome. It was a great weekend, and a lot of fun. The eclipse itself was amazing.

For anyone interested in downloading the song I sang on Saturday, here's a link:

https://edenthomas.bandcamp.com/album/quaker-songs-now-free-to-stream-and-download

My songs are tracks 11 and 12.

So glad you could make it, King_Erlian, that's wonderful!

Listening now, very nice! I do like the minor key of #11, with a hint of jazz in the music. As for #12, well, Narnia-based is always good. The easy-going yet anticipatory feel of this one is lovely. Nice brass, too! There is almost a slight swing-feel to the beat.

Beautiful, stargazer!

I love reading everyone's reactions.

Say, everyone, thanks for the little remembrance in my RL mailbox. Wish I could have been there!

NarniaWebbers I've met in person:

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Well, you set off something good. Are you going to fix your list now?

The Celestron telescope company has posted a video compiled from submissions by eclipse viewers. Some of the shots and clips give a good impression of what it was like, and I still got goosebumps watching some of the reaction and scenery parts.

Thanks for sharing 'gazer! What a moving video that really does show the excitement and awe of actually being there. I can't wait for 2024 to come round! Sharing the experience with some of the lovely members of this forum made the whole experience extra special too.