Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse
The sky will dim when the moon blocks most of the sun's light during a solar eclipse on Monday. The path of totality will occur during a solar eclipse, which will occur along the path from Texas to Ohio and New England, causing a four-minute period of complete darkness. An estimated 31.6 million people live in the path of the eclipse, compared to 12 million in 2017 when it passed through the Carolinas. The only time safe to use solar eclipse glasses is during the approximately four minutes of totality in select locations. It is safe to reuse solar eclipse sunglasses left over from the 2017 eclipse. The glasses must be undamaged and have the correct certification, labeled as ISO 12312-2.
Published : 2 months ago by James Brierton (WCNC) in World
The sky will dim when the moon blocks most of the sun's light during a solar eclipse on Monday.
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A four-minute period of complete darkness will occur along the path of totality from Texas to Ohio and into New England. An estimated 31.6 million people live in the path of totality this year, according to NASA. That compares to 12 million people in 2017, when the path of totality came directly through the Carolinas.
The need for solar eclipse glasses
That's why anywhere experiencing the eclipse it will be vital to wear solar eclipse glasses. The only time it would be safe to look at the sun without eclipse glasses is during the approximately four minutes of totality in select locations.
Yes, it is safe to reuse solar eclipse glasses that may be left over from the 2017 solar eclipse, our VERIFY team found. The glasses must be undamaged and have the proper certification, which is labeled as ISO 12312-2.
During the eclipse, daytime animals may return to their homes to prepare for the earlier-than-expected bedtime. At the same time, nocturnal animals may awaken. The sound of crickets may be met with birds returning to their nests.
Where and when to see the eclipse
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