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Date of Eclipse: Monday, August 21, 2017
There hasn’t been an event like this in nearly 100 years! A total solar eclipse viewable coast to coast on August 21, 2017. It is NEVER safe to look directly at the sun, even when wearing protection, but check out these materials for safe ways to view the eclipse. While it’s only one day, you should protect your eyes year round from glare, UV rays and harmful blue light.
WHAT IS A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE?
A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, so it totally or partly obscures the image of the sun. Everyone in the U.S. will be able to see at least a partial eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017. And those in the path of totality will see the moon completely cover the sun in this exciting celestial event!
FAST FACTS
ECLIPSE EYE SAFETY
HOW TO SAFELY VIEW THE ECLIPSE
The only safe way to look directly at the sun is through special glasses that have met the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Only four manufacturers have met this standard: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical and TSE 17.
Solar eclipse glasses have met the following standards for becoming ISO certified:
An alternative method for safe viewing of the partially eclipsed sun is pinhole projection. Visit https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety for directions on this indirect viewing method.
YEAR-ROUND EYE SAFETY
The eclipse is only one day, but eye safety should be practiced year-round!
Sunlight consists of two types of harmful rays: UVA rays and UVB rays. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin – leading to signs of premature aging such as wrinkling or age spots. UVB rays are the sun’s burning rays and are the primary cause of sunburn.
Excessive UV exposure is dangerous for eyes as well as your skin. It can lead to a number of serious, sight-stealing diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration – making ongoing protection from UV rays a must.
You don’t have to avoid enjoying the sun – but you should wear lenses that help protect your eyes from glare, harmful UV rays, and harmful blue light.
Transitions lenses block 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays. Transitions lenses help protect against harmful blue light emitted by the sun and electronic devices and screens to reduce eye strain and fatigue.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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