Would it be safe to drive or walk to places during the eclipse without proper sunglasses? Everyone is freaking out and not wanting to leave the house for the 3 hour duration tomorrow
The only reason you need the special, certified protective glasses if you're someone who plans to actually WATCH the eclipse unfold from start to finish. As an added piece of knowledge, many professionals state that even with those "special glasses", you STILL run the risk of eye damage if you're staring directly up at the sun. In my opinion, the safest way to view the eclipse is by watching live footage (which trust me, you can easily access! Just about every news outlet is going to be having a live viewer to follow the eclipse, so check your local news channels' websites and social media accounts).
If you do not plan to watch it, you'll be fine. You're allowed to go out and drive still, just use common sense and precautions. Don't look directly at the sun (that isn't advisable even if it's NOT an eclipse). During an eclipse, you can have a hole burnt into the center of your retina, causing partial blindness. When driving, watch out for other people. It IS illegal to pull along side the interstate or something to watch the eclipse... but that doesn't mean people won't still try. Pay extra close attention to what other drivers are doing and be prepared to stop suddenly or go around people (if you can do so safely). If you come across someone blocking traffic to view the eclipse, report them to the local authorities.
It isn't like the sun is going to suck you up into the sky or you'll be burned alive if you venture out fort he 3 magic eclipse hours. Just go about your normal day and avoid looking at the sun.
Yeah, I mean it's not going to do anymore harm than going out side any other day.
The eclipse is about like a cloud covering the sun for a few moments, only this time the object covering the sun is MUCH larger.
Just don't look directly at it, I'd say it is okay to take a slight glance since the eclipse will only happen once ever 50 to 100 years, but don't go staring at it like a moron since eye damage can occur
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The only reason you need the special, certified protective glasses if you're someone who plans to actually WATCH the eclipse unfold from start to finish. As an added piece of knowledge, many professionals state that even with those "special glasses", you STILL run the risk of eye damage if you're staring directly up at the sun. In my opinion, the safest way to view the eclipse is by watching live footage (which trust me, you can easily access! Just about every news outlet is going to be having a live viewer to follow the eclipse, so check your local news channels' websites and social media accounts).
If you do not plan to watch it, you'll be fine. You're allowed to go out and drive still, just use common sense and precautions. Don't look directly at the sun (that isn't advisable even if it's NOT an eclipse). During an eclipse, you can have a hole burnt into the center of your retina, causing partial blindness. When driving, watch out for other people. It IS illegal to pull along side the interstate or something to watch the eclipse... but that doesn't mean people won't still try. Pay extra close attention to what other drivers are doing and be prepared to stop suddenly or go around people (if you can do so safely). If you come across someone blocking traffic to view the eclipse, report them to the local authorities.
It isn't like the sun is going to suck you up into the sky or you'll be burned alive if you venture out fort he 3 magic eclipse hours. Just go about your normal day and avoid looking at the sun.
Yeah, I mean it's not going to do anymore harm than going out side any other day.
The eclipse is about like a cloud covering the sun for a few moments, only this time the object covering the sun is MUCH larger.
Just don't look directly at it, I'd say it is okay to take a slight glance since the eclipse will only happen once ever 50 to 100 years, but don't go staring at it like a moron since eye damage can occur
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