Partial Eclipse Safety
As you probably know today we will experience a Partial Eclipse here in Alberta today.
Though we won’t get to see the full eclipse as we are not in the right hemisphere you will still need to exercise caution when viewing this potentially once in a life time event!
The best viewing time for us will be between 11:54am to 1:39pm and peak around 12:45 pm and from the looks of the sky this morning we will get to experience this celestial event without clouds hiding the sun!
BUT this means you need to take extra precautions if you want to watch the show.
So I’ve gathered a few tips and links for you to experience this event safely.
This is not the same as an eclipse at night with the moon!
So as you would never look directly at the sun on a sunny day DO NOT look at the eclipse today with the naked eye. If you want to watch you NEED properly rated eye protection.The strength of the sun can damage your phones and professional camera sensors
The sun’s rays can totally fry camera sensors for even a few sections. So if you are planning on taking photos of the eclipse today you NEED to have proper ND filters covering your camera lens.Young kids do not understand the danger of looking up
If you have young children make sure they are wearing proper eye protection today or keep them inside to keep them from looking up at the eclipse today. I know it’s cool and I want to look as well but it is not worth the permanent damage to look up at the sun for a few seconds.
Here are a few more tips:
Canada Association of Optometrist
Safety Focus: Ensure your eyes are protected at all times by using solar eclipse viewers that meet international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing. Make sure that the glasses are not damaged or scratched before use. Sunglasses, even those with a very dark tint are not sufficient protection.
Don’t Get Burned! Staring at the Sun without protection, may cause damage to your retina (the tissue at the back of your eye) called “solar retinopathy.” This damage can occur without any sensation of pain. The injury can be temporary or permanent. Visit your local doctor of optometry immediately if an accident occurs.
Go Indirect – Project: If you can't find eclipse viewers, make a pinhole projector to watch the eclipse. It’s important to only watch the screen, not the Sun. Never look at the Sun through the pinhole.
Watch Online: Check out the NASA/Exploratorium livestream
Check It Out: If you experience any problems with your eyes or vision after the eclipse, visit your optometrist promptly.
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