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Taken at 12:01:06 PM CDT using a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, posted Sunday, September 3, 2017
I caught an early part of the eclipse (20 minutes after C1) through the clouds along with some sunspots.
I caught an early part of the eclipse (20 minutes after C1) through the clouds along with some sunspots. (32.52 KB)
Checked-in at 12:22:04 PM CDT via Swarm for iOS from St. Joseph Rosecrans Memorial Airport
We’re far from the only ones out here to watch the eclipse.
St. Joseph Rosecrans Memorial Airport
100 NW Rosecrans Rd.
St. Joseph, MO 64503
Posted at 12:22:51 PM CDT via Foursquare from Missouri, USA (show map) (view on Facebook)
We’re far from the only ones out here to watch the eclipse. swarmapp.com/c/aRbySXIF1NF pic.twitter.com/CWLJeVi0Ph
Taken at 12:37:37 PM CDT using a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, posted Sunday, September 3, 2017
We couldn't see the eclipse at all for a time, so I took this of raindrops on the windshield.
We couldn't see the eclipse at all for a time, so I took this of raindrops on the windshield. (160.94 KB)
Posted at 12:59:55 PM CDT via Instagram (view on Facebook)
Yep. Rain. instagram.com/p/BYEKqXLhwhi
Taken at 01:05:24 PM CDT using a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, posted Sunday, September 3, 2017
A photo of the eclipse, 53 seconds before totality began (C2).
A photo of the eclipse, 53 seconds before totality began (C2). (61.28 KB)
Taken at 01:06:09 PM CDT using a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, posted Sunday, September 3, 2017
A photo of the eclipse, 8 seconds before totality began (C2). The clouds were too thick to see anything immediately after this.
A photo of the eclipse, 8 seconds before totality began (C2). The clouds were too thick to see anything immediately after this. (88.09 KB)
Recorded at 01:08:05 PM CDT
2017 Total Solar Eclipse - St. Joseph, MO (4K)
Since the total eclipse was obscured by cloud cover, I couldn't take photos. Instead, I shot this quick little video of the 360º sunset at totality. It was disappointing to not see the eclipse itself, but seeing this effect and the darkness at totality was an incredible experience.

Shout-out to my finger for photobombing part of the video.
Recorded at 01:08:06 PM CDT
Eclipse Time Lapse - St. Joseph, MO
I used the "set it and forget it" method with this. I made sure that my Go Pro was pointed high enough and in the right direction for the eclipse and just sat it on top of our van. Otherwise, I left it alone, including when a shower rolled thru shortly before totality.

Overall, not a bust of a trip as you can really tell when the moon's shadow crosses overhead.
Taken at 01:13:13 PM CDT using a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, posted Sunday, September 3, 2017
A photo of the eclipse, 4 minutes after totality ended (C3).
A photo of the eclipse, 4 minutes after totality ended (C3). (63.07 KB)
Taken at 01:13:27 PM CDT using a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, posted Sunday, September 3, 2017
A photo of the eclipse, 4 minutes after totality ended (C3). Not sure I can explain the coloration that happened here. Love this.
A photo of the eclipse, 4 minutes after totality ended (C3). Not sure I can explain the coloration that happened here. Love this. (99.58 KB)
Taken at 01:15:21 PM CDT using a Canon EOS Rebel T5i, posted Sunday, September 3, 2017
A photo of the eclipse, 6 minutes after totality ended (C3).
A photo of the eclipse, 6 minutes after totality ended (C3). (50.01 KB)
Posted at 01:37:51 PM CDT via Twitter for iPhone (view on Facebook)
Retweeted GreatAmericanEclipse (@AmericanEclipse):
Diamond ring! This is our image from Casper, Wyoming! Media can use with a credit to greatamericaneclipse.com pic.twitter.com/1KfXuu87hC
Posted at 01:42:51 PM CDT via Twitter for iPhone from Rosecrans Air National Guard Base (show map) (view on Facebook)
We never could see the total eclipse (all 158 seconds were too cloudy), but having “night” cross across the landscape at midday was surreal.
Posted at 02:33:11 PM CDT via Echofon (view on Facebook)
Retweeted Matthew Inman (@Oatmeal):
Now is your moment to shine. 🌕 pic.twitter.com/NbJCSMzh2o
Posted at 09:28:30 PM CDT via Twitter for iPhone from Adel, IA (show map) (view on Facebook)
Clouds blocked the total eclipse and traffic made the drive home take 7+ hours, but I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
Posted at 10:21:18 PM CDT via Twitter for iPhone (view on Facebook)
I recorded a quick, crappy 4K video of the 360° “sunset” during the eclipse.
youtu.be/6norBo3H5uY
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