BEWARE: Wear the right glasses. Even partial solar eclipse can damage eyes.

[FrenzyTickles]

*** BEWARE SCAM GLASSES. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GET THEM FROM A LEGIT SOURCE.

ANYONE SAYING THEY'RE NASA-APPROVED IS FULL OF ****.
NASA doesn't endorse any.

https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/

"Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker and ought to comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. NASA does not approve any particular brand of solar viewers. Always inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use; if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device."

https://www.ardot.gov/divisions/communications/eclipse/

VIEWING THE ECLIPSE SAFELY​

Viewers in every location in Arkansas will need to ensure they have proper eye protection when viewing the eclipse. Looking directly at the sun, even during partial phases of an eclipse, can damage the eyes. 


NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN  without proper eyewear.

There are many devices used to view eclipses safely. The most familiar are solar eclipse glasses. Other indirect viewing and projection devices are quite popular as well. It is important to check that any viewing device meets safety standards.


The American Astronomical Society has information on How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely. https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety

NASA also offers a(nother) page on Eye Safety During a Total Solar Eclipse. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety

 

[Dr. Bill Kobb]

I'll probably be outside for it (yard work), but it's supposed to be cloudy here Tuesday. I'm going to try to just keep at the raking, but it can be unnerving how everything gets dark for a bit.

 

[FrenzyTickles]

I think it will be Monday the 8th, but I'm glad you're aware and careful! At this point I wont be disappointed if it is cloudy!

 

[GarnettRose]

Even with official eclipse glasses I still got a fucking migraine smh.

 

[DebonairDavid]

I bought a pair of paper glasses from Thornton's gas station for a little over a dollar and they worked fine

 

[FrenzyTickles]

Please see the "recycle/donate" post for more information: https://www.ticklingforum.com/threads/recycle-donate-solar-eclipse-glasses-please.436742/

Or just go to the source, thanks! https://www.space.com/how-to-recycle-solar-eclipse-glasses