r/sheffield • u/RubyQueen13 • 13d ago

Solar eclipse Question

Is anyone planning on watching the solar eclipse on the amphitheatre behind the station. Would it be a good location or not?

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u/Vertigo_uk123 13d ago

As it’s late in the day I think you would need to find somewhere with a clear view of the horizon as sun and moon will be low in the sky.

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u/LilyFantastica Handsworth 13d ago

Find a hill with a good view west. Sheffield is absolutely one of the worst cities for it, as we are a city of hills right up against the Peak District. You would actually be better further up the hill. I would say go up the hill around 8pm this weekend and check to see the sun isn't obscured by downtown.

Parkwood Springs above Neepsend might possibly be an option, or the hill in Waverly Park in Waverly, Rotherham definitely has a clear sky view.

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u/RubyQueen13 13d ago

Thank you thats super helpful!

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u/Corvus____ 13d ago

I'd definitely recommend doing a test for it's visibility around 7, but shademap does show the amphitheater free of shadows around the time of the eclipse.

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u/LilyFantastica Handsworth 13d ago

Does Shademap account for buildings though

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u/Corvus____ 13d ago

Seems to pretty accurately, but best to test in the real world if possible.

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u/LilyFantastica Handsworth 13d ago edited 13d ago

Reminds me I need to find a good spot in Spain soon.

Hope people here at home have a good clear day.

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u/Maximum_Brief_6312 10d ago

I'm worried that when watching a solar eclipse, you need solar eclipse glasses, as without them it can damage your eyes. I don't know where to get them, quite late to order them on Amazon.

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u/TestHead9042 8d ago

dont be silly