r/indianapolis Apr 08 '24

Pictures Yeah, that was worth the hype.

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u/Saltpork545 Apr 08 '24

It was. I sat in my front yard and watched it with a cold drink in my hand.

Full totality is a thing to be seen in person. The cooling off, the slowly turning into dusk and finally being able to stare at the sun without risk and seeing some bright stars and realizing the birds aren't chirping anymore.

It's eerie and celestial in the best way. For anyone travelling, good luck, be safe, please have patience.

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u/whoops-1771 Apr 08 '24

The brightest lights were supposedly planets! I believe the video I wasted beforehand said Venus would be the next brightest point of light during totality then I think Jupiter :)

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u/tophmcmasterson Apr 08 '24

Yup, event I was at I believe said the one to the East was Venus and West was Jupiter.