Hey people!!
I don’t know about you, but I’m totally psyched about the solar eclipse happening on Monday, August 21, 2017. This hasn’t occurred in like 99 years (across the United States). I believe we had one back in the day when I was a kid… the 90s. I don’t remember seeing it. Do you? Anyway, this is the first time it will be occurring coast to coast across the U.S. Yup! WOW. Exciting. Now, for some of my Southern friends, you’re going to be right in it and experience a total eclipse. That’s pretty awesome. I almost considered traveling down to experience. Lol Well, I’m going to be a nerd right here at home! I hear there are going to be a lot of eclipse parties nationwide, so find you one. I was actually thinking of having one, but it is a Monday and I don’t know many people in my new humble abode.
Now, I wouldn’t be doing my public health duty if I didn’t say, please please please do not stare directly at the sun. You will burn out your retina. Like really, you’ll burn your eyes out! THIS IS SERIOUS!!!! No, really it’s called
Solar Retinopathy!! I’m a scientist. I know these things. AND Beware, a lot of the eclipse glasses being sold are not legit. There has been a
recall for many.
You may be able to find free glasses at your local library or science based outlets. A quick Google search of your area, will provide a list.
I also stumbled upon a really cool quiz from
TIME!
For more information about this awesome mystery of life and the Universe check out Space.com and read all about the
Total Solar Eclipse 2017!!! Yay!!! Of course, you must browse the
NASA Total Eclipse site too!!!! It’s pretty awesome!
Happy Sun Gazing!!! Let me know how your Eclipse Day goes!!!
Peace
