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RE: Let me Introduce myself! I am thetravelman ! Traveling from Cleveland OH to Madras' OR for The Total Solar Eclipse! The only city in the USA with 100% totality
I was in Madras for the eclipse as well (my post about it is here). It's so cool that we shared this experience as strangers!
However, I think the title of your post is a bit misleading - a large swathe across the United States experienced 100% totality, and the largest city to do so was Nashville. Even better, on April 8, 2024 the path of totality will pass directly over Cleveland, so you may have the opportunity to experience it again!
actually from what NASA told me is the other states were 99. whatever totality. Madras OR was the only city in the country with 100% totality. NASA said it lol
Interesting! I hadn't heard that at all - everything I read said Madras was popular due to the highest likelihood of clear skies along the path. Do you have the NASA source?
My friend does I will track it down , but you are correct. Because of the elevation and clarity a lot of people went to Oregon in general ! I mean did you look at the stars during the night? WOW I am from the east and we do not get skies like that!! Breath taking!
Ok you were actually correct there was 2 other cities that received 100% totality, however like you said Madras' was hands down the best place to watch it because of the elevation and location. Rock on girl! If it let me edit it i would change it to the best place lol... all good ment it with a kind heart!
No worries, and thanks for checking and getting back to me. It was definitely an awesome place to watch it, so much energy and a once-in-a-lifetime experience even if we make it to other eclipses.s. :)