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Mar 24, 2024 · 1. Get certified eclipse glasses ahead of the event. 2. Know when to use solar eclipse glasses. 3. Prepare for backcountry travel. 4. Pay attention to weather and conditions. 5. Stay safe...
Mar 20, 2024 · With every eclipse, ophthalmologists see patients who looked at the sun and complain afterward that their vision is distorted: They see small black spots, their eyes are watery and sensitive to...
Make sure you know how to view the eclipse if you are using a pinhole projector. If you normally wear glasses, keep them on while using the optical device. Always supervise children using solar filters. Seek immediate professional help if you suspect any damage to your eyes from viewing the eclipse.
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Mar 26, 2024 · Eye Safety. NEI. A solar eclipse will be visible in a path across North America on Monday, April 8, 2024, from Mexico to the US and Canada. This is a rare opportunity to watch the moon block out the sun. After this event, the next total solar eclipse over the U.S. will not happen for another 20 years.
The only safe way to look directly at the sun during an eclipse is through special-purpose solar filters, like eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers. Remember the only safe time to look at the sun without solar filters is during the 2-4 minutes of total eclipse.
By following these simple rules, you can safely enjoy the view and be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime. For more information about eye safety and the eclipse, visit https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety. This safety information has been endorsed by the American Astronomical Society, the National Aeronautics and Space
The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the Sun.
