Total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024
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On April 8, 2024, part of Canada will observe a total solar eclipse. When the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, many spectators will be plunged into temporary darkness.

Safety tips:

  • Only use special eclipse glasses; regular sunglasses aren’t safe
  • Wait for 100% totality before taking off your eclipse glasses. (If you don’t have eclipse glasses, wait for totality before looking at all)
  • Have a timer prepared on your phone set to the duration of the eclipse at your location, so you know when to put your glasses back on.
  • When the sun is mostly (but not fully) eclipsed, it will likely not feel painful to look at it, but it will still damage your eyes permanently.
  • 👍Maximum Derek👍English
    5•1 month ago

    Every time I see an article like this that is simple common sense (like don’t stare at the sun ever) but which also needs to be said, I think of the Kids in the Hall Never Put Salt In Your Eyes sketch.

    • @Pretzilla@lemmy.world
      3•1 month ago

      I used to think that then my brother shot a spoonful of salt in my eyes. I screamed bloody murder because I expected it to hurt and to get him in trouble for being an asshole, but surprisingly it didn’t hurt at all.

      Turns out, yes, put salt in your eyes.