Hi Eyewall. How is life down south? Hey, I think you are the most knowledgable about solar eclipses on the forum and I have a question that I can't find the answer to on the web. Here in my hood of Central NH I will be at 98% coverage. I know that if you are not under totality the difference is like almost being dead and being dead. ( I heard that once from someone describing a total solar eclipse). It is true with my experience in Aruba years ago. My specific question is at 2% would people that stay here be able to see the Diamond Ring? I know Bailey's beads will not be possible. I think shadow bands will be visiable. I will wait right up to the day before the eclipse to decide my travel plans. I do know the back roads to at least get me north of Littleton.