Total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024
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On April 8, 2024, part of Canada will observe a total solar eclipse. When the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, many spectators will be plunged into temporary darkness.

Safety tips:

  • Only use special eclipse glasses; regular sunglasses aren’t safe
  • Wait for 100% totality before taking off your eclipse glasses. (If you don’t have eclipse glasses, wait for totality before looking at all)
  • Have a timer prepared on your phone set to the duration of the eclipse at your location, so you know when to put your glasses back on.
  • When the sun is mostly (but not fully) eclipsed, it will likely not feel painful to look at it, but it will still damage your eyes permanently.
  • jsomaeOP
    141·
    9 months ago

    Also, as the end of the eclipse approaches, keep one eye closed just in case.

      • jsomaeOP
        36·
        9 months ago

        Be careful when giving this advice out. It’s easy to imagine someone hearing this and then watching the partial eclipse with one eye open, feeling impervious.

    • A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      9 months ago

      I got flashed by the end of the totality and all I got was a small crescent in my vision for a minute.

      As long as you’re not staring at it, it really isn’t that big of a deal. The unpleasantness will make you flinch when it’s time to stop looking.