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[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-vz-jquery” bg_image_new=”id^4287|url^https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/newheader.jpg|caption^(c) Daniel Lynch. |alt^Totality, total eclipse, eclipse 2006|title^Daniel Lynch totality|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” parallax_sense=”10″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_custom_heading text=”” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:36px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1688347357916{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Preparing you for the awe and wonder of a<\/i><\/p>\n
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:38px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:40px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title”][vc_empty_space height=”180px”][vc_custom_heading text=”.<\/i>” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:25px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:40px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title”][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1645117265333{margin-bottom: -80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”G-day! I’m Dr. Kate – Founder of BEING IN THE SHADOW. BEING IN THE SHADOW develops and shares evidence-based guidance focusing on two key areas: ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731236392656{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ equal_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1645117963458{margin-top: -20px !important;}” el_class=”box-holder”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1645118353926{margin-right: 1% !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”5795″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1645069329084{background-image: url(https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/kr-speaking.png?id=5795) !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731198610887{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Psychologist Kate explores the powerful, transformative effects of a total solar eclipse, sharing her research and personal insights through engaging presentations, books, articles, and media features.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1645118360362{margin-left: 1% !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”5796″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1731199164167{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n Kate distils insights from each total solar eclipse into evidence-based guidance, shared freely in her White Paper series. She provides expert guidance to local, state, and national agencies, promoting a community-focused approach to eclipse planning and tourism development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1493251715680{padding-top: 200px !important;padding-bottom: 200px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Mil-D-outer-corona.jpg?id=3425) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” row_bg_overlay=”rgba(0,0,0,0.15)”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”‘Experience totality\u2014above you, around you, within you.’<\/i>” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:40px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:40px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731236025051{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=” [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645010719204{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1704709346365{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/eclipse-transition.jpg?id=4039) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” row_bg_overlay=”rgba(0,0,0,0.25)”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”COUNTDOWN TO THE NEXT Only used approved solar filters that meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard, purchased from a trusted source. ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23cc0000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731204554798{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeingintheshadow.com%2Fproduct%2Feclipse-glasses%2F|title:Eclipse%20Glasses|target:%20_blank|”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1731204958563{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background: #ffffff url(https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/BITS-front.png?id=6288) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1493257670005{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”BEING IN THE SHADOW is the official Australian distributor for U.S. manufacturers RAINBOW SYMPHONY. 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Order Now! ” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23cc0000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731204649216{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbeingintheshadow.com%2Fproduct%2Feclipse-glasses%2F|title:Eclipse%20Glasses|target:%20_blank|”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1731203466695{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Map-TSE2028-ECLIPSEWISE.jpg?id=6592) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” row_bg_overlay=”rgba(0,0,0,0.25)”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”FIND OUT WHY EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT TOTALITY 2028<\/p>\n AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND – GET READY! ” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731205081112{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”] [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”box-text”]<\/p>\n Totality happens above you, around you, and within you. Totality is beautiful, awe-inspiring, and life-changing. Intense emotions are felt\u2014primal fear, awe, insignificance, connection, euphoria. But it’s so much more than that!<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1493251340294{margin-right: 2% !important;margin-left: 2% !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/top-o.jpg?id=3899) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”box-center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645145460151{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”box-text”]<\/p>\n YES. The only way to experience totality is to be within the path of totality. Outside of this, you experience a partial eclipse. A partial is interesting but has none of the feel nor any of the awe-inspiring phenomena of totality.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1493251504394{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #070707 !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645146064292{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”box-text”]<\/p>\n Not everyone becomes an eclipse chaser. But for some people (like me) immediately after your first totality experience, you will just KNOW. You will feel your whole world has shifted, and you will have an irresistible urge to get to the next one. And so the chase begins!<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ equal_height=”yes” el_class=”box-holder” css=”.vc_custom_1645118056522{margin-left: -10px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1493251360603{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/beingintheshadow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/left-o.jpg?id=3898) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645153471757{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”box-text”]<\/p>\n Through solar filters, you will see the Sun being partially blacked out by the Moon. Any projected shadows will be mini-crescents. If in your location the Sun gets more than 70% covered, you may start to notice interesting light effects and feel the temperature drop.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1493251514538{margin-right: 2% !important;margin-left: 2% !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #070707 !important;}” el_class=”box-center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1494235793383{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”box-text”]<\/p>\n
\nI chase total eclipses. I talk about eclipses. I write about eclipses. I research eclipses. I convince people to see eclipses. I help communities prepare for an eclipse. I live and breathe eclipses. I have a total addiction to totality, and my mission is to share this with the world.<\/i>” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23cc0000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731208385687{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ css=”.vc_custom_1492618016283{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”left-indent”]Being \/\u02c8bi\u02d0\u026a\u014b\/<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. mass noun<\/em><\/strong> Existence.
\n1.1 Being alive; living.
\n2. in singular<\/em><\/strong> The nature or essence of a person.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”right-indent”]Shadow \/\u02c8\u0283ad\u0259\u028a\/<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. mass noun<\/em><\/strong> Partial or complete darkness, a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
\n2. Something insubstantial or fleeting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1645117265333{margin-bottom: -80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”BEING IN THE SHADOW is an Australian-based, global eclipse consulting company based upon the passion, experience, and mission of Dr. Kate Russo. As an eclipse-chasing psychologist who has experienced 14 total solar eclipses spanning 25 years, she uses her experience and leadership to highlight the benefits and long-term legacy an eclipse can bring.<\/p>\nTHE EXPERIENCE OF TOTALITY<\/span><\/h4>\n
COMMUNITY ECLIPSE PLANNING<\/span><\/h4>\n
\n\u2013 Dr. Kate Russo, Founder, Being in the Shadow<\/i>” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:20px|text_align:right|color:%23ffffff|line_height:40px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731236067967{padding-top: 60px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1493210106443{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1645010433013{padding-left: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n\n
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\nTOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
\nAUGUST 12, 2026″ font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”section-title” css=”.vc_custom_1731197433419{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]WHAT IS IT LIKE TO EXPERIENCE A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE?<\/span><\/h4>\n
DO I NEED TO GET INTO THE PATH OF TOTALITY?<\/span><\/h4>\n
HOW DO YOU BECOME AN ECLIPSE CHASER?<\/span><\/h4>\n
WHAT WILL I SEE IF I CANNOT GET INTO THE PATH OF TOTALITY?<\/span><\/h4>\n
HOW DOES A COMMUNITY WITHIN THE PATH OF TOTALITY PREPARE?<\/span><\/h4>\n