Aug. 18, 2017 -- On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will take place. It is very important that students, staff and parents understand how to safely experience the eclipse and make sure that students take safety measures while viewing this historic event.
While the eclipse is a very exciting event, you should never look directly at the sun at any time. Failure to follow these safety precautions can result in permanent eye damage! The only way to safely look at the sun during an eclipse is by using approved eclipse glasses or by viewing the eclipse indirectly.
Eclipse Do’s and Don’ts
Do...
Don’t...
- Look directly at the sun
- Take off approved eclipse glasses at any time during the eclipse
- Take pictures or videos of the sun during the eclipse
- Let this historic event go by without experiencing it in some way
For more information, visit the NASA webpage: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety
It will be nearly seven years from now when the next solar eclipse comes to this area. Ohio is expected to be on the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8, 2024.