Your chart is misleading. A total eclipse was only experienced in PARTS of a number of states. For instance, my native Tennessee only experienced a total eclipse in the extreme northwest corner of the state. Here in Texas I am 200 miles east of the path of totality. We experienced a partial eclipse (through clouds.)
On the chart it says it’s safe to look at the total eclipse when the sun is behind the moon. Says here even when totally covered by the moon that’s not safe. Don’t look.
“Looking directly at the eclipse can do the same damage to your eyes as looking directly at the sun on a perfectly clear day. What makes an eclipse a more dangerous time for eye injuries, though, is that the sky and the surroundings will look dark during it. In reality, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are every bit as powerful from behind the moon.”
I just can’t resist…. This is what Trump and Melania watched:
https://twitter.com/CitizenFreePres/status/1776378132733235530
That was funny!
Right?! My brother sent it to me. I can't stop laughing actually...
There’s also his eclipse ad on Truth Social
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/112233444096118416
The table of times is very useful, thanks!
Don’t look. Not safe.
I projected the image on to paper...no looking involved!😄
Obviously, if trump is your hero, you go
out and stare at it with no protection to prove how "tough" you are.
Perfect counterpoint to the eclipse hype: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQEsVl0wkQ
Your chart is misleading. A total eclipse was only experienced in PARTS of a number of states. For instance, my native Tennessee only experienced a total eclipse in the extreme northwest corner of the state. Here in Texas I am 200 miles east of the path of totality. We experienced a partial eclipse (through clouds.)
Sadly, Western NC is very cloudy so we won’t see it here 😢
On the chart it says it’s safe to look at the total eclipse when the sun is behind the moon. Says here even when totally covered by the moon that’s not safe. Don’t look.
“Looking directly at the eclipse can do the same damage to your eyes as looking directly at the sun on a perfectly clear day. What makes an eclipse a more dangerous time for eye injuries, though, is that the sky and the surroundings will look dark during it. In reality, the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays are every bit as powerful from behind the moon.”
A guide to watching today’s solar eclipse safely.
Yahoo Life. Apr 8, 2024
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/a-guide-to-watching-todays-total-solar-eclipse-safely--from-why-glasses-are-essential-to-making-sure-youve-got-the-proper-pair-123723635.html