#Eclipse CDT

[apod]

2025 March 19

Blue Ghost's Diamond Ring Image Credit: Firefly Aerospace

Explanation: On March 14 the Full Moon slid through Earth's dark umbral shadow and denizens of planet Earth were treated to a total lunar eclipse. Of course, from the Moon's near side that same astronomical syzygy was seen as a solar eclipse. Operating in the Mare Crisium on the lunar surface, the Blue Ghost lander captured this video frame of Earth in silhouette around 3:30am CDT, just as the Sun was emerging from behind the terrestrial disk. From Blue Ghost's lunar perspective the beautiful diamond ring effect, familiar to earthbound solar eclipse watchers, is striking. Since Earth appears about four times the apparent size of the Sun from the lunar surface the inner solar corona, the atmosphere of the Sun most easily seen from Earth during a total solar eclipse, is hidden from view. Still, scattering in Earth's dense atmosphere creates the glowing band of sunlight embracing our fair planet.

∞ Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250319.html

[pagan-stitches]

March Devotional Schedule

On Saint Gregory’s Day the stork flies over the sea, and the frog opens its mouth; the ice floats across the sea, and it is a lazy farmer who does not plow.

March 3 — Collop Monday

March 4 — Fat Tuesday/Pancake Tuesday/Shrove Tuesday

March 5 —Ash Wednesday

March 9 — Fox Sunday, first Sunday of Lent

March 12 — St. Gregory’s Day (Folkloric Date)

March 13 — Total Lunar Eclipse*

March 14 — Lenten Moon (Old English)/Birch Moon (Czech)

March 16 — Pražná, second Sunday of Lent

March 17 — St. Patrick’s Day

March 19 — St. Joseph’s Day

March 20 — Vernal Equinox

March 25 — Lady Day/Zvěstováni Panny Marie/Annunciation of the Virgin Mary

March 27 — Mi-Carême (Mid Lent)

March 30–Družebná Neděle, fourth Sunday of Lent

* There will be a total lunar eclipse visible in Arkansas on the night of March 13-14, 2025, with the penumbral phase beginning around 10:57 PM CDT on March 13th and totality beginning at 1:26 AM CDT on March 14th.

[5-htagonist]

LUNAR ECLIPSE 2NIGHT DONT FORGET

(times in EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME. -1 hour for CDT, -2 for MDT, -3 for PDT )

[angelthefirst1]

TOWL 106

Talking spoilers, if you don't want to know, keep moving...

Seeing spoilers saying she's not in 106 made me start thinking about Meridian and why the time zone may matter.

A thought occurred to me that Leah, a representation of Beth, was from Meridian, so the viewing time may indeed matter in regards to Beth's appearance.

Could they add a coda to standard AMC Central time viewing?

The Daryl and Carol sneak peak of The book of Carol is only available on standard AMC after the show parish tonight (think Father Gabriel's parish, and Emily is with Seth in France)

Daryl and Carol are also representations of Beth and Daryl, so maybe AMC have a trick up their sleeves, and we just need to believe a little bit longer.

If they saved DD2 content, especially for one time zone, and didn't allow it on AMC plus. We could still see something.

The main Meridian is (Green)wich time, so it could well be that Central daylight time -5 in the USA is a representation of that "centre."or nexus.

The X or nexus crossover of the eclipse will centre over central daylight time.

It would fit perfectly if they had a coda during the viewing of 106 CDT-5 that they don't show in the other time zones.

Also, repeating history but reverse when Rick got a beautiful reunion with his children in 501, we see Daryl so disappointed because he doesn't get a Beth reunion...

This reunion with Rick happens in the daylight, whereas Daryl gets the clue to Beth that same night in the dark.

Not giving up till the fat lady sings.

AMC plus might not have given us everything yet.

[atluves]

Hey- hey guys- did you- did you know- lunar eclipse- total lunar eclipse- tonight- at 11pm to 5am cdt- I'm not going crazy- sleep early wake up at 11

(Sorry guys I'm just really excited)

[xtruss]

Solar Eclipse Path Map Shows States Where Sun Will Be Blocked Out

— March 16, 2024 | Newsweek

A rare total solar eclipse will take place next month and will be the last chance for Americans to view the natural phenomena for two decades, astronomy experts have said.

A total eclipse will be experienced by millions of Americans on April 8 this year—a rare astronomical event in which the skies briefly turn dark during daylight hours. Next month's eclipse is a rare event, with the last one taking place over the U.S. in 2017.

"You definitely want to be looking at the sky on April 8th because if you miss the solar eclipse this year, you have to wait two decades until the next chance to see a total solar eclipse from the contiguous United States," Brian Lada, AccuWeather astronomy expert, told Newsweek.

"Total solar eclipses themselves are not rare. They happen every year somewhere around the world. What is rare is to have them visible here in the United States."

Total eclipses occur once every other year somewhere on the planet, but for each individual community, they occur once every few centuries with some exceptions, Lada explained.

A solar eclipse is seen at Liberty Island in on August 21, 2017, in New York City. While New York was not in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, around 72 percent of the sun was covered by the moon during the peak time of the partial eclipse. Noam Galai/WireImage/Getty

What Is A Total Solar Eclipse?

According to Jonathan Belles, digital meteorologist for The Weather Channel, a solar eclipse takes place when the moon's orbit "takes it into the same plane as the sun, blocking out the sun."

There are numerous things to look out for - aside from the skies turning dark in the middle of the day - during a solar eclipse. Belles told Newsweek: "During a total solar eclipse, you can see explosions of matter being launched from the sun on some occasions. You'll likely see some eerie shadows in the form of eclipsed discs or even slithering snakes on the ground under trees and other objects. You might see bats and birds head out for food thinking that the sunset has arrived."

"If you look at the horizon, you may see thin clouds of ice that are usually invisible to the naked eye. You may also see clouds shrink over land or grow over the ocean. In elevated locations, you might also be able to tell where the sun is still shining."

Where Can I See The Total Eclipse?

A Map, Provided by NASA, Showing the Trajectory of the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA

According to Lada, those wishing to catch a glimpse of the phenomenon will need to be "in a narrow area called the path of totality", stretching from Texas all the way to Maine in the northeast.

A NASA map shows the full trajectory of the eclipse across the states, including times it will occur on April 8. Starting in Texas at around 1:30 p.m. CDT, the eclipse will occur in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and finally in Maine at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan may also experience the total solar eclipse.

"Everywhere outside of the path of totality will only experience a partial solar eclipse, of course, as long as it's not cloudy," Lada told Newsweek.

Americans in 13 States Will Experience a Rare Total Solar Eclipse Next Month. Getty Images/Newsweek

If you're planning to look skyward to see the event, you need to be prepared. NASA advises using the correct equipment to prevent causing serious damage to your eyes.

"When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, which happens before and after totality, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses ("eclipse glasses") or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times," NASA explains. You can also use an indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector."

[brightsstar]

Hey, imma try to host the vrchat meetup around 3 PM or 3:30 PM CDT (Central Daylight Time)

It's a part of celebrating the Regretful Eclipse AU turning one year old!

I will host the meetup from my vrchat group so it isn't too difficult to get everyone in, so you do have to be in it if you want to join. Group only instance. Not a group public one.

The group ID is SAMS.5817

[of-stars-and-dust]

Astronomy Picture of the Day

2025 March 19

Blue Ghost's Diamond Ring

Image Credit: Firefly Aerospace

On March 14 the Full Moon slid through Earth's dark umbral shadow and denizens of planet Earth were treated to a total lunar eclipse. Of course, from the Moon's near side that same astronomical syzygy was seen as a solar eclipse. Operating in the Mare Crisium on the lunar surface, the Blue Ghost lander captured this video frame of Earth in silhouette around 3:30am CDT, just as the Sun was emerging from behind the terrestrial disk. From Blue Ghost's lunar perspective the beautiful diamond ring effect, familiar to earthbound solar eclipse watchers, is striking. Since Earth appears about four times the apparent size of the Sun from the lunar surface the inner solar corona, the atmosphere of the Sun most easily seen from Earth during a total solar eclipse, is hidden from view. Still, scattering in Earth's dense atmosphere creates the glowing band of sunlight embracing our fair planet.

Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP)

NASA Official: Amber Straughn

A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC,

NASA Science Activation

& Michigan Tech. U.

[joshuaboakley]

Blue Ghost s Diamond Ring

On March 14 the Full Moon slid through Earth’s dark umbral shadow and denizens of planet Earth were treated to a total lunar eclipse. Of course, from the Moon’s near side that same astronomical syzygy was seen as a solar eclipse. Operating in the Mare Crisium on the lunar surface, the Blue Ghost lander captured this video frame of Earth in silhouette around 3:30am CDT, just as the Sun was…

[discrepancybot]

There's a total lunar eclipse this coming Thursday/Friday which favors the Western Hemisphere. But those in the most westerly parts of Europe and Africa may also see bits of it.

Except for the far west of Canada and the US, the totality portion of the eclipse won't start until after midnight.

The article above tells you everything you need to know including the possible color of this eclipsed moon.

One confusing thing about the timing is that everybody (within view of it) will see it simultaneously but at different local times according to their time zones.

Fortunately the site Time and Date has an interactive eclipse map which you can click and indicate the start and end times in your local time.

Total Lunar Eclipse on Mar 14, 2025: Map & Times

The most important stats which the map gives are the begin and end times of the FULL part of the eclipse. For example: the moon is fully eclipsed in Chicago between 1:26 AM and 2:31 AM CDT.

Again, keep in mind that it starts on the evening of the 13th in the western part of the eclipsed ares. So the good stuff happens in most places very early Friday but the process begins late Thursday further west.

[korshubudemycoursesblog]

Mastering C++ Programming: A Beginner's Guide to a Powerful Language

In the world of technology, C++ Programming remains one of the most reliable and versatile languages. It has powered everything from operating systems to game development, making it a must-learn for anyone serious about a career in coding. If you’ve ever wondered what makes C++ Programming so popular or how to get started, this guide is here to help.

What is C++ Programming and Why Should You Learn It?

C++ is a general-purpose programming language known for its high performance, efficiency, and versatility. Developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1985, C++ builds on the foundation of C by introducing object-oriented programming (OOP) principles, making it both powerful and scalable.

Top Reasons to Learn C++

Wide Applicability: From creating system software to video games, C++ Programming is used across industries.

Job Opportunities: Companies worldwide are always on the lookout for developers skilled in C++ Programming.

Community Support: With a large, active community, it’s easy to find resources, forums, and tutorials to enhance your learning.

Foundation for Advanced Concepts: Mastering C++ Programming lays a strong foundation for other languages like Python, Java, or C#.

Key Features of C++ Programming

1. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

OOP principles such as encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism make code modular and reusable. For example, creating classes and objects helps in managing larger projects more effectively.

2. High Performance

Unlike interpreted languages, C++ is compiled, ensuring faster execution speeds. This makes it ideal for performance-critical applications like gaming engines and real-time systems.

3. Cross-Platform Compatibility

C++ programs can run on multiple platforms without major modifications, thanks to its compatibility with various compilers like GCC, Clang, and Microsoft Visual C++.

4. Extensive Libraries and Frameworks

C++ offers numerous standard libraries (like STL for data structures) and frameworks (like Qt for GUI development), making it easier to tackle diverse projects.

Getting Started with C++ Programming

Starting with C++ Programming can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can build a strong foundation.

1. Install a Compiler and IDE

You need a compiler like GCC or Microsoft Visual Studio to convert your code into machine language. For a better coding experience, consider using an IDE like:

Code::Blocks

Eclipse CDT

CLion

2. Learn the Basics

Begin with fundamental concepts such as:

Variables and Data Types

Input and Output Streams

Loops (for, while, do-while)

Conditionals (if-else, switch)

Here’s a simple program to print "Hello, World!" in C++:

cpp

Copy code

#include <iostream>

using namespace std;

int main() {

    cout << "Hello, World!" << endl;

    return 0;

}

Popular Applications of C++ Programming

1. Game Development

With its high performance and real-time processing capabilities, C++ Programming is extensively used in creating video games. Frameworks like Unreal Engine rely on C++ for game mechanics and rendering.

2. Operating Systems

Operating systems like Windows, Linux, and macOS utilize C++ for their core functionalities, thanks to its close-to-hardware performance.

3. Embedded Systems

Devices like routers, medical equipment, and automotive systems use C++ due to its ability to manage hardware efficiently.

4. Financial Software

Applications that require fast calculations, such as trading systems, are often written in C++.

Tips for Mastering C++ Programming

1. Practice Regularly

Consistent practice is key. Solve problems on platforms like HackerRank, Codeforces, or LeetCode to build confidence.

2. Explore Open-Source Projects

Contributing to open-source C++ projects on platforms like GitHub can provide hands-on experience and improve your portfolio.

3. Master Standard Template Library (STL)

STL offers pre-built functions for data structures like vectors, maps, and queues, making coding more efficient.

4. Learn Debugging Techniques

Use tools like gdb (GNU Debugger) to identify and fix bugs in your programs effectively.

FAQs About C++ Programming

1. Is C++ Programming Suitable for Beginners?

Yes! While C++ has a steeper learning curve compared to Python, it provides a deeper understanding of memory management and system-level programming.

2. Can I Learn C++ Online?

Absolutely. Platforms like Udemy, Coursera, and Codecademy offer comprehensive C++ courses.

3. How Long Does It Take to Learn C++?

With consistent effort, you can grasp the basics in a few months. Mastery, however, takes years of practice.

C++ Programming vs Other Languages

Feature

C++

Python

Java

Performance

High

Moderate

Moderate

Ease of Learning

Moderate

High

Moderate

Applications

System, Gaming

Web, Data

Enterprise Apps

Community Support

Extensive

Extensive

Extensive

Best Practices for C++ Programming

Write Modular Code: Break your program into functions and classes for better readability.

Use Comments Wisely: Add comments to explain complex logic but avoid over-commenting.

Optimize Memory Usage: Avoid memory leaks by deallocating unused memory using delete.

Test Thoroughly: Always test edge cases to ensure your code is robust.

Conclusion

Learning C++ Programming is a transformative journey that opens the door to countless career opportunities. Its versatility and performance make it a top choice for developers worldwide. Whether you’re building games, crafting software, or diving into

[kcyars99]

There’s going to be an eclipse on April 8th so make sure to stack on sun glasses if you’re planning on looking at it in its totality

And absolutely under no circumstances ever directly stare at the sun, even during the eclipse cause you will go blind

[healthandwealthonline]

2024 total solar eclipse: See photos as communities across US gather for rare event - USA TODAY

That was fun.The 2024 total solar eclipse took place Monday in the skies above the U.S. from southern Texas to northern Maine.The total eclipse began in Mexico around 11:07 a.m. PDT Monday before crossing into Texas around 1:27 p.m. CDT. It ended in Maine around 3:35 p.m. EDT. Even if you were not in the path of totality and didn’t see the full eclipse, many Americans saw a percentage of it.The…

[pauljwillett]

Eclipse Minus Twelve Hours

Look at this gorgeous sunset from San Antonio tonight! It’s not quite “clear and a million,” but it would do for tomorrow. Totality in Kerrville starts at 13:32 CDT. There’s mow a 77% chance of “clouds” then, but that could mean something like this (which would be FINE) to heavy, thick, low rain clouds (which would NOT be). It will be what it will be. But if any of the gods are listening and…

[caseyschili]

so i’m super excited about the eclipse on monday because i’m cosmically lucky enough to be in the path of totality. but for anyone who won’t have the chance to experience it in person this go round, my awesome astrophotography nerd friend is doing a livestream! totality will begin here around 1:52 pm cdt and last about four or five minutes in this area. highly, highly recommend! (have you ever seen the moon in 3d? me either!) and of course if you’re in a place where there’s only partial coverage, still go outside and see that shit!! anyway here’s the link:

[teardownit]

PCB Assembly Desktop Factory project. Our team

We have many years of experience in developing electronic devices for various customers. When we complete a non-standard task, we often explore new methods and ways to achieve the required result. By accumulating this knowledge, we create solutions to simplify the design and creation of devices. It's time to share some of our solutions with the community now.

Core team:

• 3 full-time hard/firmware engineers • 15-30 years in product R&D and systems engineering • full range of product development jobs: - highlighting the problem - transforming it into a task - searching for possible solutions based on target parameters - analysis and selection of the best option

‍ Application and system programming:

• core team programming languages: C/C++, ASM • compilers: C /C++ (CLI): GCC, IAR, SDCC, C++ Builder, Avocet C, Hi-Tech C • IDE: SlickEdit, emacs, IAR Embedded Workbench, Multi-Edit, eclipse cdt, STM32CubeIDE, Atmel Start, Atmel Studio, NetBeans IDE, Qt Creator • make, cmake, qmake, cvs, subversion, git, etc • experience/projects: - embedded programming z80, MCS-51, AVR, PIC, ARM (7, 9, Cortex), STM8 - RT-tasks under eCos - eCos modules - in-house RTOS for telecom equipment - special Windows-NT services for own hardware - BDOS/BIOS CP/M for Z80CPU hardware emulator - desktop applications for Windows/Linux ‍

Circuit engineering:

• analog: automation, data acquisition, measurements, sound, etc • digital: from simple logic circuits to FPGA/MCU/PSoC • power electronics: experience in DC/DC up to 600W • experience: PSpice, VHDL, Verilog ‍

Electronic devices R&D:

• PCB/PCBA TH/SMD/multilayer w/auto testing @ production cycle • PCBA (bare and cased) thermal calculations • calculation and design of pulse transformers and inductors • 3D housing design • experience: KiCAD, Altium Designer, FreeCAD, OpenSCAD, Fusion360 projects: - wide spectrum of microcontrollers - telecommunication equipment (about 1M subscribers in service) - time measurement equipment for telecom - hardware emulator with a signature analyzer