Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8
1 year ago

Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8

NPR  

Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8 Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images The total solar eclipse is this Monday. One way would be to nab a pair of special solar eclipse glasses and to make sure they're the real deal. Since it's been seven years since the last solar eclipse crossed the U.S., here's a refresher on all things eclipse glasses so you can view this celestial event without frying your eyeballs. Proper eye protection must be worn throughout a total solar eclipse — except for the roughly 3 1/2 to 4 minutes when the moon fully obscures the sun, a brief period known as "totality."

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OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren’t. Now what?
11 months, 1 week ago

OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren’t. Now what?

LA Times  

OK, you hopped on the eclipse bandwagon, did your research and viewed the celestial miracle responsibly. Instead of letting the goofy goggles pile up in landfills, they’re collecting them to send around the world so people in Africa, Asia and South and Central America will have a safe way to stare in awe as the moon blots out the sun …

Dozens of social media users claim looking at 2024’s solar eclipse left them with sore eyes (even some who wore glasses) - as Google searches for retina pain spike
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dozens of social media users claim looking at 2024’s solar eclipse left them with sore eyes (even some who wore glasses) - as Google searches for retina pain spike

Daily Mail  

Millions of people across North America caught a glimpse of the solar eclipse Monday — some risking damage to their vision to see the rare event. Roughly 100 individuals in the US and Canada reported to eyecare professionals after the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse complaining of eclipse-related retina damage, according to an informal survey for the American Astronomical Society. …

Kaia Gerber rocks solar eclipse glasses with her chic pinstripe skirt and gray blouse with mom Cindy Crawford while heading to The Tonight Show in NYC
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Kaia Gerber rocks solar eclipse glasses with her chic pinstripe skirt and gray blouse with mom Cindy Crawford while heading to The Tonight Show in NYC

Daily Mail  

Kaia Gerber was seen heading to The Tonight Show rocking a pair of solar eclipse glasses on Monday in New York City. Kaia Gerber was seen heading to The Tonight Show rocking a pair of solar eclipse glasses on Monday in New York City The model, 22, wore the glasses because on Monday was when the total solar eclipse took …

How to tell if YOUR solar eclipse glasses are safe as fakes flood Amazon - experts warn regular sunglasses could leave your retinas SCORCHED
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How to tell if YOUR solar eclipse glasses are safe as fakes flood Amazon - experts warn regular sunglasses could leave your retinas SCORCHED

Daily Mail  

Experts are urging people to check their glasses are safe to view the solar eclipse through - if not, it could lead to people's eyes being torched. Eclipse viewing glasses that block out 99 percent of ultraviolet light have been sold out for weeks in may places, while fakes flooded Amazon, eBay, and Temu. People wear special protective glasses to …

Solar eclipse 2024: When is it and how to view the eclipse in America
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar eclipse 2024: When is it and how to view the eclipse in America

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On 8 April 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, providing an astronomical …

Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare total solar eclipse to shadow North America today, check details here
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare total solar eclipse to shadow North America today, check details here

The Hindu  

Eclipse spectators are staked out their spots across three countries as a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8. In a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, entirely covering the face of the sun along a small path of our planet’s surface. In the diamond ring phase, a single bright spot …

Total solar eclipse 2024: Where, when, and how to watch
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse 2024: Where, when, and how to watch

Al Jazeera  

People in North America will be able to witness a total solar eclipse on April 8 as the moon completely blocks the sun. The total eclipse – which occurs when the moon completely blocks out the sun – will darken skies for a few minutes “as if it were dawn or dusk”, the US’s NASA space agency explains. A total …

Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond

LA Times  

People wearing protective eye glasses watch a solar eclipse at Griffith Observatory in 2017. Total eclipse : Midday darkness will be cast on a sliver of states, including Texas, Illinois, Ohio and New York — but there won’t be any “totality” in Los Angeles. Lifestyle 6 excellent L.A. spots to watch the awe-inspiring solar eclipse Whether you’re a science nerd …

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S.

NPR  

A rare solar eclipse darkened skies and dazzled viewers across the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption Eric Lee/STLPR Eric Lee/STLPR A rare solar eclipse swept across parts of the U.S. on Monday, leaving considerable awe, mesmerizing photographs and scores of paper sunglasses in its wake. It continued from there into Canada, exiting shortly after 5:15 p.m. — and marking …

Total solar eclipse April 2024 livestream: Experience totality virtually
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse April 2024 livestream: Experience totality virtually

ABC News  

The next total solar eclipse in the contiguous U.S. won't be until August 2044. People view the solar eclipse at 'Top of the Rock' observatory at Rockefeller Center, Aug. 21, 2017 in New York City. The highly anticipated total solar eclipse is set to take place on Monday, April 8, casting a historic shadow across a path through the United …

Total Solar Eclipse: All you want to know about the rare celestial event of April 8
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse: All you want to know about the rare celestial event of April 8

Hindustan Times  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The first Solar Eclipse of 2024 is right around the corner. The rare celestial event falls on April 8, Monday, and will be a Total Solar Eclipse. Meanwhile, a Total Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth and completely blocks the face of the Sun. According to NASA, the Total Solar …

Real or Fake? How to tell if your Eclipse glasses are safe amid phoney versions in US market
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Real or Fake? How to tell if your Eclipse glasses are safe amid phoney versions in US market

Hindustan Times  

With the total solar eclipse on April 8, it's important to ensure that your eclipse glasses are safe and authentic. Fake Eclipse glasses flood the US market On March 22, The American Astronomical Society found evidence and reports of “counterfeit and fake” flooding the market ahead of the big astronomical event. How to tell if your Eclipse glasses are real …

Total solar eclipse to plunge much of North America into darkness on Monday
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total solar eclipse to plunge much of North America into darkness on Monday

The Independent  

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Incredible map shows how solar eclipse hysteria has spread across the US leaving huge strip where Airbnbs are completely SOLD OUT - but have they wasted their money?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Incredible map shows how solar eclipse hysteria has spread across the US leaving huge strip where Airbnbs are completely SOLD OUT - but have they wasted their money?

Daily Mail  

A map of Airbnb bookings across the US has revealed just how much solar-eclipse hysteria has swept across the country. A new map of Airbnb bookings reveal just how desperate people are to find suitable lodgings in which to watch the eclipse - with orange dots showing 100% occupancy rates and blue dots showing just 10% occupancy rates The high …

Preparing for Monday’s solar eclipse: What you need to do to watch safely
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Preparing for Monday’s solar eclipse: What you need to do to watch safely

LA Times  

A child uses special glasses to watch from San Antonio last year as the moon moves in front of the sun during a solar eclipse. How to safely watch the eclipse The first rule of a solar eclipse is, don’t look at the sun without specialized eclipse glasses or a solar viewers. Where to get eclipse glasses Several branches of …

The 2024 Solar Eclipse Is Coming: Here's Everything You Need To Know
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The 2024 Solar Eclipse Is Coming: Here's Everything You Need To Know

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING For a few brief minutes on Monday, a total solar eclipse will blanket sky-gazers across the contiguous U.S. in a stunning astronomical spectacle that won’t happen again for another 20 years. While partial solar eclipses occur at least twice annually, the chance to see a total solar eclipse like the one on Monday is rare. Where To …

How to watch Total Solar Eclipse when it is not visible in India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How to watch Total Solar Eclipse when it is not visible in India

India Today  

In an astronomical spectacle that will captivate millions across the globe, a total solar eclipse is set to occur on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will commence in Texas at 11:57â€ïpm IST and conclude in Maine at 1:05â€ïam IST, tracing a path of totality through several US states including Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Looking at a Solar Eclipse can be dangerous without Eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Looking at a Solar Eclipse can be dangerous without Eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Hindustan Times  

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. Where to find Eclipse glasses Since counterfeit glasses abound, consider purchasing glasses from a local science museum or order online from a seller cleared on the American Astronomical Society’s website. Old Eclipse glasses from the …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: How to watch the rare celestial event safely, avoid fake glasses in US
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: How to watch the rare celestial event safely, avoid fake glasses in US

Hindustan Times  

With March coming to a close, skygazers are gearing up for April's rare celestial event. Always wear protective eclipse glasses According to NASA, the only safe moment to watch the eclipse with the naked eye is “when the moon completely obscures the sun’s bright face — during the brief and spectacular period known as totality.” However, as totality is only …

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

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. Where to find eclipse glasses Since counterfeit glasses abound, consider purchasing glasses from a local science museum or order online from a seller cleared on the American Astronomical Society’s website. Old eclipse glasses …

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Where to find eclipse glasses Since counterfeit glasses abound, …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Date and time
1 year ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Date and time

India Today  

On April 8, 2024, an extraordinary celestial phenomenon, the Total Solar Eclipse, is set to occur. TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: DATE, TIME As per scientists, this type of Eclipse is extremely rare. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, obscuring the Sun completely and casting a shadow on the Earth. Total solar …

Businesses are ready for April’s total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer
1 year ago

Businesses are ready for April’s total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Eclipse-themed beer. With April 8’s total solar eclipse right around the corner, businesses are ready for the celestial event that will dim skies along a generous path across North America. After the 2017 eclipse, “I marked my calendar,” said Sam McNulty, co-founder of Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland, which is in the eclipse path this time and …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why are solar eclipse glasses mandatory for viewing this rare celestial event?
1 year ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why are solar eclipse glasses mandatory for viewing this rare celestial event?

Hindustan Times  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The rare celestial event is slated to take place a few weeks away and we cannot keep calm already. A total solar eclipse happens when the sun, earth and the moon are completely in alignment with each other, where the moon comes between the earth and the sun. A day before the total solar eclipse, the …

Will you be celebrating the solar eclipse? NPR wants to hear from you
1 year ago

Will you be celebrating the solar eclipse? NPR wants to hear from you

NPR  

Will you be celebrating the solar eclipse? NPR wants to hear from you Enlarge this image toggle caption Hugo Borges/AFP via Getty Images Hugo Borges/AFP via Getty Images A total solar eclipse is poised to black out large parts of North America on April 8, a spectacle that will begin over Mexico's Pacific coast and travel across the U.S. to …

What is Total Solar Eclipse that will make the Sun disappear in April?
1 year ago

What is Total Solar Eclipse that will make the Sun disappear in April?

India Today  

A solar eclipse will make the Sun disappear in 2024 as the world will witness a rare celestial event graze through the skies. The total solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024, and will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. A total solar eclipse is a condition when the Moon passes …

Solar eclipse glasses: Why you need them, and why you should buy them right now.
1 year ago

Solar eclipse glasses: Why you need them, and why you should buy them right now.

Slate  

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Of course, a cardinal rule of day-to-day life still applies to eclipses: You must absolutely not look at the sun directly—even if it’s partially obscured by the moon. Safe eclipse glasses come with a certified label ISO 12312-2, which stands for International Organization of Standardization. I myself was …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: When, where, and how to watch
1 year, 1 month ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: When, where, and how to watch

India Today  

Attention to all stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts! WHEN AND WHERE: On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, starting in the South Pacific Ocean. Here's how to enjoy the show safely: Use certified solar eclipse glasses: These specially designed glasses filter out harmful solar radiation, allowing you to view the …

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them
1 year, 2 months ago

From a Total Solar Eclipse to 11 meteor showers: The stunning astronomical events set to grace our skies in 2024 - and how to see them

Daily Mail  

2024 may be the year that wealthy 'space tourists' pay billions of dollars to jet into orbit aboard luxury space pods. There's no shortage of stunning spectacles for skygazers to enjoy in 2024, from stunning meteor showers to the total solar eclipse Meteor showers in 2024 Quadrantids Lyrids Eta Aquariids Alpha Capricornids Delta Aquariids Perseids Draconids Orionids Taurids Leonids Geminids …

Scenes from the rare 'ring of fire' eclipse
1 year, 5 months ago

Scenes from the rare 'ring of fire' eclipse

NPR  

Scenes from the rare 'ring of fire' eclipse Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Patrick Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Crowds of spectators gawped and cheered as they witnessed the "ring of fire" eclipse pass over parts of the U.S. on Saturday. Sponsor Message Jonathan Quirarte watched the event from Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio, reported …

How to see the ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Saturday
1 year, 5 months ago

How to see the ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse on Saturday

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rare annular solar eclipse will pass over North, Central and South America …

Solar Eclipse 2023: Safe ways to watch solar eclipse
1 year, 5 months ago

Solar Eclipse 2023: Safe ways to watch solar eclipse

Hindustan Times  

Solar Eclipse 2023: The spectacular phenomenon of Solar Eclipse is awaited. Solar Eclipse 2023: Safe ways to watch solar eclipse People in the Western Hemisphere will be able to witness the event – people in India will not be able to see this Solar Eclipse. Click to join Solar Eclipse glasses: We always have a pair of Solar Eclipse glasses …

‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse to pass over US this Saturday: Here's when and where it will be seen
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Ring of Fire’ solar eclipse to pass over US this Saturday: Here's when and where it will be seen

Hindustan Times  

The ‘Ring of Fire’ or ‘Annular’ solar eclipse will be seen on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in parts of the western United States. However, during an annual solar eclipse, the moon is not large enough to completely block the sunlight and therefore, a ring of sunlight is still visible to us. Make sure you follow these timings and get a …

Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Solar eclipse to meteor showers: When to watch celestial events of October 2023

Hindustan Times  

October skies are gearing up for a series of breathtaking celestial events. Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat with two meteor showers, bright planet sightings, and the annular solar eclipse scheduled for mid-month. Here's the list of must-watch celestial events taking place in October 2023: FILE PHOTO: A combination of ten pictures shows the progression of a …

Stunning 'ring of fire' solar eclipse of 2023 will be visible in the US for the first time in 11 years ... but only eight states will see it in October
1 year, 6 months ago

Stunning 'ring of fire' solar eclipse of 2023 will be visible in the US for the first time in 11 years ... but only eight states will see it in October

Daily Mail  

A 'ring of fire' will appear over parts of the US when the moon passes between the sun and Earth during the 2023 annular solar eclipse. This will be the first time in 11 years that an annular solar eclipse has been visible in North America, previously seen over parts of the same eight states. It happens when the moon …

Memphis-area company making solar eclipse viewing glasses
1 year, 9 months ago

Memphis-area company making solar eclipse viewing glasses

Associated Press  

BARTLETT, Tenn. — Next year, North America will see one of the largest and most impressive solar eclipses in living memory. Bartlett-based American Paper Optics is the world’s largest 3D optics company as well as the largest supplier of safe solar eclipse glasses. The company, founded in 1990, sold 45 million pairs of eclipse glasses before the 2017 solar eclipse …

Solar Eclipse 2023: When is the rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse? Find out Surya Grahan timings, when and where to watch
1 year, 11 months ago

Solar Eclipse 2023: When is the rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse? Find out Surya Grahan timings, when and where to watch

Hindustan Times  

A rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse or Surya Grahan falls on April 20 this year. On this day, the new moon will block the sun causing a Hybrid Solar Eclipse. During this remarkable event, the Eclipse shifts from Total Solar Eclipse to an Annular Eclipse because the moon's shadow moves across the earth's surface. A Surya Grahan has four types depending …

‘Hybrid’ Solar Eclipse 2023: When is it, where will it be visible? Check details
2 years ago

‘Hybrid’ Solar Eclipse 2023: When is it, where will it be visible? Check details

Hindustan Times  

This year's first solar eclipse will occur on April 20 from 7:04 am till 12:29 pm IST - called as the ‘Ningaloo solar eclipse’ or ‘hybrid solar eclipse’. A solar eclipse What is a Hybrid Solar Eclipse? A hybrid Solar Eclipse occurs when there is a combination of an annular eclipse and a total solar eclipse and is caused when …

Safe to watch solar eclipse with sunglasses? Here's what NASA says
2 years, 4 months ago

Safe to watch solar eclipse with sunglasses? Here's what NASA says

Hindustan Times  

Certain parts of the world - including India - will witness the year’s last solar eclipse on Tuesday. But at times, as on Tuesday, the Sun, Moon and Earth will almost be on the same plane resulting in the moon appearing to cover the Sun partially for a period of time causing a partial Solar Eclipse,” he was quoted as …

Partial solar eclipse set to delight UK skygazers
2 years, 5 months ago

Partial solar eclipse set to delight UK skygazers

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A partial solar eclipse is set to grace skies across the …

India to witness solar eclipse next week. Know about the do’s and don’ts
2 years, 5 months ago

India to witness solar eclipse next week. Know about the do’s and don’ts

Live Mint  

A partial solar eclipse is expected to occur on 25 October 2022, the next day to the festival of Diwali. Dos during an eclipse - The safest way to view the solar eclipse is either by using the right filter, such as aluminized Mylar, black polymer, welding glass of shade number 14, or by projecting the image of the Sun …

A rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will cast a dramatic shadow over Russia and Canada
3 years, 9 months ago

A rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will cast a dramatic shadow over Russia and Canada

Daily Mail  

A rare 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will cast a shadow over Russia and Canada next week when the Moon passes between the Earth and Sun, leaving an edge of light. While the UK won't see the 'ring of fire', we will be able to watch a partial solar eclipse where the Moon covers 32 per cent of the sun. …

Solar Eclipse 2020: When, Where and How to see eclipse in India
4 years, 9 months ago

Solar Eclipse 2020: When, Where and How to see eclipse in India

Hindustan Times  

Solar Eclipse Surya Grahan India 2020: A solar eclipse, or Surya Grahan, is when the Earth gets engulfed in the shadow the moon casts when it covers the sun, either fully or partially blocking sunlight, and the Earth, sun and moon are in perfect alignment. A solar eclipse, or Surya Grahan, is when the Earth gets engulfed in the shadow …

Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America
5 years, 8 months ago

Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America

NPR  

Astronomers Collect 40,000 Used Eclipse Glasses In U.S. For People In South America Enlarge this image toggle caption NPR NPR Americans bought tens of millions of pairs of eclipse glasses to watch the total solar eclipse that crossed the U.S. in 2017. Sponsor Message The initiative by Astronomers Without Borders "is one of those things that fate brings you," says …

Solar eclipse 2017: British 'eclipse chasers' spend thousands of pounds to secure best viewing spot in Wyoming
7 years, 7 months ago

Solar eclipse 2017: British 'eclipse chasers' spend thousands of pounds to secure best viewing spot in Wyoming

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hundreds of British eclipse-chasers have spent thousands of pounds to reach the remote US town of …

Amazon is offering refunds on unverified eclipse glasses bought from the website in US
7 years, 7 months ago

Amazon is offering refunds on unverified eclipse glasses bought from the website in US

Firstpost  

Amazon is offering refunds to customers who purchased eclipse glasses and has warned them not to use the spectacles to view the total solar eclipse E-commerce giant Amazon is offering refunds to customers who purchased eclipse glasses from the platform and warned them not to use the spectacles to view the total solar eclipse that will occur on August 21. …

Planning To Watch The Eclipse? Here's What You Need To Protect Your Eyes
7 years, 7 months ago

Planning To Watch The Eclipse? Here's What You Need To Protect Your Eyes

NPR  

Planning To Watch The Eclipse? "Unfortunately, I think it is probably true that during every solar eclipse, there's bound to be somebody who does get hurt," says Chou. "That crescent of sun is glowing every bit as brightly as it would on a day when there isn't a solar eclipse," he says. Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of American …

Businesses, cities cashing in on total solar eclipse crowds
7 years, 7 months ago

Businesses, cities cashing in on total solar eclipse crowds

Associated Press  

BARTLETT, Tenn. — Millions of eyes will be fixed on the sky when a total solar eclipse crosses the U.S. in August, and it’s likely many of them will be safely behind the special glasses churned out by a Tennessee company. During his almost 27 years making safety glasses, he’s only seen one total solar eclipse, in France in 1999, …

Parades, parties and port-a-potties: Eclipse mania is taking hold from coast to coast
7 years, 8 months ago

Parades, parties and port-a-potties: Eclipse mania is taking hold from coast to coast

LA Times  

It looks like an ordinary Nebraska cornfield, but Louis Dorland sees something more: an ideal place to observe the Great American Eclipse. “Whatever the biggest event in town is, they are going to get at least twice as many people — and usually more than that,” said Kate Russo, an eclipse chaser and consultant who is helping communities prepare for …

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