Eclipse happens

On August 12th a solar eclipse will occur and if the weather permits it will be visible from Berlin. It's a partial eclipse with about 85% of the sun being covered by the moon. In order to see it, a clear line of sight to the WNW horizon is required. Thus the pick of location has fallen to Drachenberg.

16:30 - go/no-go decision in case the sky is fully covered by clouds
18:15 - we meet at S-Bahn Heerstraße
18:30 - we start walking up the hill
19:15 - eclipse starts
20:08 - maximum cover of the sun
20:38 - sunset while still partially covered

I'm bringing protective glasses for up to 25 people at 6€ each. First come first serve, cash or PayPal. They can be shared as you're not supposed to use them continuously for more than 3 minutes.
Do not look at the sun directly, you risk to loose your eyesight!
Similarly, if you want to take pictures with a high magnification lens you risk grilling your sensor or the camera to catch on fire. A safe filter requires to have an optical density of 5.0

What to bring?

stable shoes blanket or something to sit on
snacks and drinks flashlight to get back safely in the dark. Remember, there will be no moon!

👜 Look after your belongings
Please keep an eye on your belongings and prioritize your own safety throughout the event. Sip Happens cannot accept responsibility for lost items or personal incidents

What if it's cloudy?
We gather to watch a NASA or ESA live stream together. The location will be announced if we decide to stay indoors.