Total Solar Eclipse Viewing

Are you making plans to view the summer eclipse? There's still time, Jesse Tam, Seattle area friends will viewing from the northwest. We are fortunate to have the Pacific Science Center show casing this exciting phenomenon. There are many of who are watching from the open fields in Oregon or even from the skies on a plane with Alaska Airlines flight.

Here's the information on how you can register and view the event in Seattle at the Pacific Science Center  https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/eclipse/

"This summer, witness a solar eclipse, a truly astounding celestial event, at the epicenter of science in Seattle: Pacific Science Center.

A total solar eclipse is a unique phenomenon that hasn’t happened in the contiguous United States since February 26, 1979. During a total solar eclipse, the Sun is entirely blocked by the Moon, and in totality, night appears in the middle of the day and temperatures drop.

On August 21, Pacific Science Center will open at 8:30 a.m.* to prepare guests for the eclipse that will begin at 9:08 a.m. The maximum of the eclipse will be at 10:20 a.m. and it will end at 11:38 a.m.

Along with solar telescopes and safe viewing glasses, the Science Center will also have hands-on activities, demonstrations, and conversations about solar eclipses, the Sun and our sky.

Activities include:

• In the event of clouds (always possible in Seattle!) view the eclipse as it’s live streamed from other clear weather locations.
• View the eclipse through safe viewing glasses.
• Talk with our education staff about eclipses and see hands-on demonstrations about how eclipses occur.

Activities and viewing of the total solar eclipse is included with admission and FREE for Pacific Science Center Members. Want to see the eclipse in its totality?"

Thanks for reading, stay safe during the eclipse and protect your eyes.  Jesse Tam https://jessetam.com/  Happy travels.

First Day of Autumn

The First Day of Autumn - changing landscapes, leaves on the lawn, pumpkins in the field and colors abound, Jesse Tam.  The favorite season fills the crisp fall air with cooler temperatures. The season when fall leaves transform from green to hues of yellow, gold, orange and red.  Apple harvest and orchards to celebrate harvest...
Fields of pumpkin in hues from green to orange, ready for October.

Fall was originally called “harvest” in the 1200s, but by 300 years later people were using the term “autumn,” from the old French word autompne. Fall, from “fall of the leaf,” gained popularity in the 16th century. The British eventually chose to continue favoring “autumn” while North American explorers -- later,  used “fall".

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Seattle Windstorm

Saturday windstorm in the Seattle area left residents without power and destruction as wind and rain hit the area.  Jesse Tam observed fallen branches, trees and light signals out while driving back from the city. About 463,000 people across the Pacific Northwest lost power due to the high-speed winds, which were up to 63 mph in Washington.  

The Olympic national park, roads, highway and places closed for safety due to the falling branches and trees.  Some of the strongest winds will be recorded for the month of August.

View of Mount Rainier

The spectacular site of  Mount Rainier National Park located in Washington state. Jesse Tam favorite

places... Mount Rainier is a popular peak for mountaineering with some 10,000 attempts per year with approximately 50% making it to the summit. About 1.8 million people visit Mount Rainier National Park each year. The entire park was designated a National Historical Landmark District on February 18, 1997, for it's high standard of design and preservation the park's rustic style architecture. It was established on March 2, 1899 as the fifth national park in the United States.. 

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