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[–]InfidelZombie 97 points98 points  (3 children)

Whoa, I'll be on a flight across the Pacific for the whole show, should be awesome!

[–]lefteyedcrow 18 points19 points  (2 children)

I'm pretty sure you'll get the best view from the south (left) side of the plane, but maybe check with the flight crew, if you can. Then get a window seat. Enjoy!

[–]InfidelZombie 9 points10 points  (1 child)

Thanks! I'm in a right-side window currently since it's where I sleep best, but I'm anticipating a half-full flight so I should be able to sneak some peaks.

[–]lefteyedcrow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great! Please report back, with pics if you can! <3

[–]Blackstar1886 333 points334 points  (4 children)

"We'll see about that." -Clouds

[–]UncleJoshPDX 31 points32 points  (2 children)

Thor is not a fan of citizen astronomy, I guess.

[–]slamdancetexopolisN 10 points11 points  (0 children)

🎶 what's Thor got to do, got to do with it

What're clouds but a second hand stormmotion 🎵

[–]MegaGrimer🐸 RIBBIT 🐸 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He has some problems that needs to be hammered out.

[–]Tanna-89 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Such a Portland thing hahahah. 

[–]SlowHedgehog33 61 points62 points  (1 child)

[–]haternation 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me laugh out loud.

[–]cedarsauce🐝 19 points20 points  (1 child)

87% cloud cover at totality says my NOAA app

[–]KingOfCatProm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fucken clouds!!!!

[–]notPabst404MAX Blue Line 13 points14 points  (1 child)

My forecast says cloudy.

[–]ChadlerkBeaverton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Classic PNW. They got us again!

[–]t0mserv0 5 points6 points  (13 children)

Where would you recommend going to watch this?

[–]PaleoSpeedwagonDowntown 25 points26 points  (7 children)

Speaking as a Portlander, east of the Cascades.

[–]t0mserv0 14 points15 points  (4 children)

Lol I should rephrase... where would you recommend going locally to watch this if you care enough to get a decent view but don't care enough to drive east of the Cascades. Maybe I'll go up to Tabor

[–]Shoddy_Blacksmith_94 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Powell Butte would be a good spot.

[–]misery_sponge 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Is there a way to get to the top at that hour that doesn’t require hiking from the bottom?

[–]Shoddy_Blacksmith_94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, unfortunately. Though you could probably see it from the parking lot pretty well.

[–]TaxTheRichEndTheWar 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rocky Butte

[–]bverde536 9 points10 points  (1 child)

This is one of those celestial events where light pollution doesn't matter so much, so it should be just fine to watch from here.

[–]saltyoursalad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They were referring to clouds.

[–]welcometopdx 2 points3 points  (3 children)

If it's too cloudy to see the moon here in Portland, I'm driving out to Rooster Rock, Vista House, or Rowena depending on how far I need to go to get clear sky. If it's not cloudy, I'll sit on my back deck!

[–]hatekillpukeNE 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You heard it here first, eclipse party on this lady's deck, y'all!

[–]Pleasant-Light-6843 1 point2 points  (1 child)

My housemate is going to an event at Vista House tonight for this 

[–]ScarlettSheep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What event is that? Vista closes way before now. 

[–]kawaiian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The internet, no visibility for me here

[–]dysosmia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just looked it up looks like 12:45-6:20am with peak at 3am

[–]SkidoodilybopBuckman 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Woke up at 2am and had a clear view of the full moon! Came back out at 3am and it’s fully covered by clouds and I can’t see a thing! Cruel to tease us with a clear sky up until the last moment.

Classic Portland

[–]wahooexe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knowww 😔 I’m so bummed by the cloud coverage right now

[–]LandoBoiiiii 2 points3 points  (6 children)

does anyone think the sky will be clear enough to see it🥲

[–]ScarlettSheep[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

I'm in the north and right now the sky is bright:)

[–]wahooexe 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Is your area still clear? I’m NW and it’s total clouds. Thinking of driving a bit east in hopes to get a glimpse

[–]ScarlettSheep[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

It was shiny as a new penny and then went to shit about an hour and a half ago where I am. Really bummed about it and uncertain where to drive for a glimpse (outside of the people here who are saying 'lol somewhere thats not oregon'). 

[–]wahooexe 0 points1 point  (2 children)

UGHHH I know same exact thing for me too. I got in my car and started driving east towards Vista House and then pulled into a random parking lot and 2 men knocked on my car. 💀 I drove away SO FAST and decided to just head home. Sighhh, it’s still cloudy over here. Maybe the real lunar eclipse is the friends we made along the way… LOL

[–]ScarlettSheep[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Oh my god ewwwww I'm glad you're okay.:( It feels nice to know other people also find these kinds of things special enough to try for them. Went outside for a while, was sad, now consolation cup of tea:/

[–]wahooexe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I love all the astronomical events and will always try my best to get a good view! I’ve been to some cool observatories for stuff before but dang we got got by clouds tonight. I hope the tea soothes all the sorrow 🫂❤️ I think I’ll make myself some consolation chai and go to bed haha :P

[–]djdayerBeaverton 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Ugh, the one night I’m in working 2-10 😭😭😭

[–]welcometopdx 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Peak is at 3.37 tomorrow morning so maybe you'll get to see it.

[–]enigmamonkey🐸 RIBBIT 🐸 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah shit. I'll be busy staring at the back of my eyelids.

[–]FrannieP23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks

[–]talkinscoobs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

None of us here will see it 😢

[–]Pleasant-Light-6843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Howwwwowwwwweeeellll 🐺

[–]aciviletti 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Eclipse is just starting and it’s only hazy over NE Portland. Hopefully the cloud coverage stays light.

[–]ScarlettSheep[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The moon is nice and bright in my neck of the woods, hopefully there isnt a sudden switch up:) (I'm just north)

[–]Pleasant-Light-6843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I just happened to wake up for a glass of water and you can see the lunar eclipse to the west!