Thursday, August 17, 2017

My very first eclipse

On October 3rd, 1986, I saw my very first partial solar eclipse. Totality for that transit occurred in Greenland, so I missed it.

I was 12 years old at the time, and having not been provided with solar eclipse glasses, and not knowing any better, I stared directly at the Sun...for many minutes.

I can still see clearly, and I consider myself very, very lucky, but PLEASE use your best judgement and prudence when observing this spectacle.

Don't ruin your eyesight, please.

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