New York City skywatchers should gear up if they plan to peep next week’s solar eclipse. Viewers risk long-lasting damage to their eyes after only seconds of staring at the sun, even during a partial eclipse. Many optometrists have said they see an increase in patients complaining of blind spots or blurred vision after an … Read more
Getting to see even one total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence. Photographer Stan Honda has three under his belt. His first experience took place in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, in 2015 – what he saw was a singular spectacle and chance for anyone wielding a camera. “At that latitude the … Read more
Glasses should be worn before and after the eclipse to avoid eye damage AAS: Counterfeit eclipse glasses are ‘polluting the marketplace’ Authentic glasses are labeled ‘ISO 12312-2’ with an ISO certification label (NewsNation) — Scammers are trying to sell counterfeit solar eclipse glasses ahead of next Monday’s event. During the solar eclipse, the moon will move … Read more
DALLAS — Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key. Staring directly at the sun during a solar eclipse or at any other time can lead to permanent eye damage. The eclipse … Read more
There will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will pass over parts of Mexico, the US, and Canada, including very close to SE Michigan. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the view of the sun for people in a narrow path across the earth’s surface. But … Read more
Nikon recently shared some tips on how to photograph April’s total solar eclipse, and NASA is also offering its own ideas. The total solar eclipse will take place on April 8 and folks in the U.S. have a great opportunity to witness this extraordinary celestial event. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes … Read more
Rock arches on Chad’s Ennedi Plateau or “Stone Forest.” getty Today is equinox—when the hours of darkness and daylight are identical across the globe—but in North America, everyone’s thinking about the upcoming total solar eclipse in just over two weeks. However, totality occurs occasionally on the date of the equinox itself. It last happened in … Read more