Do’s and don’ts of viewing the solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse is certainly a sight to behold, but you can only safely see it if you are wearing protective glasses.
Here's what you need to know.
Do I have to wear special eclipse-viewing glasses to see the eclipse?
Except for the brief period of totality — the phase when the moon completely blocks the sun's bright face — it is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. The American Astronomical Society recommends wearing solar eclipse glasses at all times while viewing a solar eclipse to avoid eye damage.
What will happen if I don't wear protective eyewear?
Exposing your eyes to the sun without proper eye protection during a solar eclipse can cause permanent damage to the retina.
How can I safely look at the eclipse?
To look at the sun during the eclipse's partial phase, you either have to wear eclipse glasses, or use an indirect method such as a pinhole projection, a method of passing sunlight through a small opening such as a hole punched in an index card and projecting that image onto a nearby surface such as another card or onto the
Who is hosting the Rockford event?
The Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is partnering with national sponsor Malibu Boats to bring the event to Rockford.
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Can I view the eclipse using my cellphone camera?
No. NASA's website on eclipse safety states: "Viewing any part of the bright sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury."
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Can I look at the eclipse wearing really dark sunglasses?
No. Regular sunglasses are not the same as eclipse eyewear. Sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the sun. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker and ought to comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard.
Where can I get eclipse glasses?
Eclipse glasses are being sold at area stores and online retailers across the country.
How do I know if my solar eclipse glasses are safe?
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Only buy eclipse glasses from organizations on the American Astronomical Society's approved list to ensure the glasses meet the necessary safety standards. You will see the ISO 12312-2:2015 certification printed on the glasses as well as the name of the manufacturer. of high-performance watersports boats, committed to innovation, quality, and performance.