Total Solar Eclipse Explained: Live!
- Aug 18, 2026
- 48:38
- Full Episode
It's time for a bonus episode! this time, we flew all the way to Spain to record a live podcast under the total eclipse. We brought a ton of gear and crew to do our best to make it feel like you were right there with us so we hope you enjoy!
This episode is in partnership with AirBnB! Thanks to AirBnB for helping make this possible.
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Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:36 - What is a total eclipse? 00:05:07 - Why Spain? 00:09:24 - How to take pictures of a solar eclipse 00:15:01 - Marques' Eclipse trivia 00:17:31 - AirBnB (Sponsored) 00:18:50 - David tries to win money from Marques 00:20:58 - More eclipse trivia 00:42:26 - Don't skip here for totality 00:48:05 - Thanks to the crew!
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Brief Summary
The Waveform Podcast hosts experience a total solar eclipse in Spain, sharing facts, trivia, and their excitement during the event.
Key points
- The Elio Rufus 9000. A custom-built eclipse timer adds to the excitement of the event.
- Choosing the Perfect Spot. The hosts discuss the challenges of finding a location to view the eclipse without crowds.
- The Moon's Perfect Alignment. The moon and sun appear the same size due to their distance and size ratio.
- Energy Drop During Eclipse. Spain anticipates a significant energy drop during the eclipse, risking power outages.
- Eclipse Chasers. A term for those who travel to see eclipses is 'umbra file.'
- The Perkingi Effect Explained. As the sun begins to go away, our eyes become less sensitive to red light.
Episode highlights
- The Elio Rufus 9000A custom-built eclipse timer adds to the excitement of the event.“This is the Elio Rufus 9000. This is the real deal, bro.”1:08Aug 18, 2026
- Choosing the Perfect SpotThe hosts discuss the challenges of finding a location to view the eclipse without crowds.“We had to find a place that we could get like a low on the horizon view.”7:16Aug 18, 2026
- The Moon's Perfect AlignmentThe moon and sun appear the same size due to their distance and size ratio.“So because of that perfect ratio, they appear the same size.”16:30Aug 18, 2026
- Energy Drop During EclipseSpain anticipates a significant energy drop during the eclipse, risking power outages.“13% of the total energy they are receiving... is just going to disappear.”22:12Aug 18, 2026
- Eclipse ChasersA term for those who travel to see eclipses is 'umbra file.'“So, we're all Umbra files.”27:30Aug 18, 2026
- The Perkingi Effect ExplainedAs the sun begins to go away, our eyes become less sensitive to red light.“It's crazy how our perception changes during an eclipse.”35:30Aug 18, 2026
- A Ring of FireAn annular eclipse occurs when the moon is too far to completely cover the sun, creating a ring of fire effect.“It's called a ring of fire.”38:00Aug 18, 2026
- The Last Total Solar EclipseThe moon is moving away from the earth at a rate of one inch per year, leading to a finite number of solar eclipses.“There will be a last total solar eclipse.”38:36Aug 18, 2026
