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by scd31 818 days ago
Absolutely. I've never experienced a total eclipse before but I hear the difference between 95% and 100% is stark; due to the logarithmic nature of the human eye. I'm not even sure if 95% coverage would even be noticeable without eclipse glasses.

I'm from NS myself (Halifax) and have been trying to convince my parents to drive up to NB to see the eclipse. I'll be home for Easter so that'll probably be my last attempt!
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ars 818 days ago
Even 99% is barely noticeable. Totality is a different category, it's not just "a bit darker".

And a camera is not the same experience as looking around and being in a circle of darkness with a lit horizon in all directions.

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xattt 818 days ago
Yes, the experience associated with a picture is what matters. Even if it’s a live stream of the eclipse, it’s not too different that looking at photos/videos of other eclipses online.

You need to feel the change in air and the sounds to get the whole experience.

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nelblu 818 days ago
haha took me a couple of attempts to convince my wife too. I'm so looking forward to it though!
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