As excitement builds for Sunday’s solar eclipse, be sure to be prepared to safely view this rare celestial phenomenon.
As the moon passes over the sun on Monday afternoon, parts of several states will be darkened. According to NASA, states in the path of the total solar eclipse include Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. state, but several other states will still experience a partial solar eclipse. Solar eclipse.
We’ll show you how to safely observe the solar eclipse.
wear solar eclipse glasses
Be sure to wear safe solar viewing glasses, also known as eclipse glasses, as looking directly at the sun can cause immediate eye damage.
NASA noted that eclipse glasses are thousands of times darker than typical sunglasses, and said the glasses must comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard.
Regular sunglasses won’t protect your eyes from the sun, NASA says warned. The American Astronomical Society has compiled a list of safe solar eclipse glass suppliers. Website.
NASA also warns against looking at the sun through camera lenses, telescopes, or binoculars, even when wearing eclipse glasses, warning that the rays “could pass through the filter and cause serious damage to the eyes.” “It has said. According to NASA, special purpose solar filters must be turned on when observing through a telescope or camera lens.
NASA recommends that if eclipse glasses are not available, Use a pinhole projection setup Observe the phenomenon with your back to the sun.
Watch NASA’s live stream
If your state isn’t in the eclipse’s path or you don’t have access to eclipse glasses, watch NASA’s livestream to watch the event.
Viewers will be able to watch the total solar eclipse pass over Mexico, the United States and Canada online, weather permitting. According to NASA, the broadcast will begin Monday at 1:00 pm ET. Website.
Don’t try to watch the solar eclipse while driving
AAA warned that the excitement of the eclipse could distract drivers as more people hit the roads to watch it.
“Don’t try to watch the eclipse while driving!” A better option is to find a safe place to park and then watch the eclipse. The peak phase of darkness lasts only a few minutes. ” AAA said.
AAA also warned people not to drive while wearing eclipse glasses.
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