August 21, 20179 yr 50% chance of storms here this afternoon. Hoping to catch a break and still get to see it.
August 21, 20179 yr Not to mention, total solar eclipses are very, very rare. There hasn't been a total eclipse viewable from a large part the continental US since 1970. There have been a few annular, but even they have been few and far between. So this truly is close to a once in a lifetime event. I feel lucky to be getting the one in 2024 as well.
August 21, 20179 yr So when I get off work at 4:00 pm, is it safe for me to look up or no? Never safe to look at the sun
August 21, 20179 yr Never safe to look at the sun I understand that, let me rephrase....Can I look up and not go blind from the eclipse?
August 21, 20179 yr I understand that, let me rephrase....Can I look up and not go blind from the eclipse? The eclipse won't blind you. It is the sun. It is never safe to look at the sun.
August 21, 20179 yr I understand that, let me rephrase....Can I look up and not go blind from the eclipse? You can look up during the eclipse, as long as you aren't looking directly at the sun. And quite honestly, a quick glimpse probably wouldn't harm you, just like a quick glimpse at the sun not during an eclipse likely won't hurt you. But looking at the sun for any period of time, whether eclipse or not, can do permanent damage to your eyes.
August 21, 20179 yr I feel lucky to be getting the one in 2024 as well. Looks like I'll get that one.
August 21, 20179 yr You can look up during the eclipse, as long as you aren't looking directly at the sun. And quite honestly, a quick glimpse probably wouldn't harm you, just like a quick glimpse at the sun not during an eclipse likely won't hurt you. But looking at the sun for any period of time, whether eclipse or not, can do permanent damage to your eyes. So the glasses are a scam essentially.
August 21, 20179 yr No. you can look if you have the glasses. But, I can look without them too. Just not stare at it.
August 21, 20179 yr So the glasses are a scam essentially. No. If you want to take a good look at the eclipse, longer than a quick instant (in which case you're still taking a risk, and you want really see any of the cool stuff associated with an eclipse, you'll need the special glasses.
August 21, 20179 yr But, I can look without them too. Just not stare at it. No more than a real quick glance, in which you really won't be able to take anything in. Anything more than a second is going to be possibly dangerous. You can't really put a time as to "how long can I look". You may get away with it, you may not. It's certainly not worth taking a chance.
August 21, 20179 yr But, I can look without them too. Just not stare at it. I think the point is to watch the sun being slowly (un)engulfed by the moon. While the actual eclipse is at it's peak, the glasses I assume will not show you much if it is pitch dark.
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