Eclipse Viewing Checklist
First contact - Eclipse begins
Moon begins to cover sun
See crescent images of sun
Gradual darkening of the sky
Shadow bands 2-3 minutes before totality
Bailey's beads 1/2 minute before totality
Diamond ring effect
Approach of shadow from the west
Second contact - Totality begins
Corona
Prominences
Chromosphere
Stars and planets
Darkness
Plant and animal reactions
Temperature Drop
Third Contact - Totality ends
Darkness passes
Second diamond ring
Bailey's beads
Shadow bands
Gradual lightening
Crescent images
Gradual uncovering of the sun
Fourth contact - Eclipse ends