Solar-eclipse Glasses

[Anonymous]

The libraries are handing them out.

[Anonymous]

What time should we step outside in DC? I went to Gaithersburg High to watch for the 2017 event and didn't see anything. It was packed and a good experience for the kids, but yeah, there was nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What time should we step outside in DC? I went to Gaithersburg High to watch for the 2017 event and didn't see anything. It was packed and a good experience for the kids, but yeah, there was nothing.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/washington-dc?iso=20240408

3:20 pm for the peak.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What time should we step outside in DC? I went to Gaithersburg High to watch for the 2017 event and didn't see anything. It was packed and a good experience for the kids, but yeah, there was nothing.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/washington-dc?iso=20240408

3:20 pm for the peak.

Thanks! I just set the alarm on my phone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you need them around here? we aren't on the path.

Because we are close to the path and will see 90% coverage.

90% coverage is like being almost dead.
Not the same at all.

[Anonymous]

Wegman's.

FR.

YW.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you need them around here? we aren't on the path.

Because we are close to the path and will see 90% coverage.

90% coverage is like being almost dead.
Not the same at all.

NP. Being further away from the path of totality means you need the glasses *more*. Jfc

[Anonymous]

I ordered from target. Do I need to be nervous?

[Anonymous]

Warby Parker is giving them away this week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I ordered from target. Do I need to be nervous?

When you get them, try them on inside. You shouldn’t be able to see anything through them at all other than a very bright light. They should be exponentially darker than regular sunglasses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Then answer to where you can get everything- Amazon

Knock-offs an issue on Amazon and dangerous in this application. I'd buy direct from a reputable manufacturer, you can find lists from scientific bodies on google. Got mine from American Paper Optics.

I got some from Amazon made by American paper optics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What time should we step outside in DC? I went to Gaithersburg High to watch for the 2017 event and didn't see anything. It was packed and a good experience for the kids, but yeah, there was nothing.

That's because we were nowhere near the path of totality in 2017. Those who were experienced full darkness for the entire duration of the eclipse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you need them around here? we aren't on the path.

Deep sigh.

Yes we are not in the path of TOTALITY. All the more reason for the glasses!! We will have about an 80% partial eclipse where the sun is mostly hidden, but not entirely. It will be awesome still.

You could've done that without the sigh and given us space nerds and eclipse enthusiasts a little more goodwill.

But the statement is true. You didn't need the glasses during the minute plus of totality. Since DC won't be in the path of totality, if you want to look at the sun and see where the moon is passing by, you definitely need glasses. Also do not try to photograph it without special filters.

If you don't have glasses, you can make a projector with a cereal box and some foil or use a colander over some white paper to see the shadow effect. It'll be pretty cool, just very different than totality.

Ok yes sorry about the sigh.

But yes everyone get glasses. It will be cool and you want to protect your eyes!

[Anonymous]

Any places in NoVa still have eclipse glasses today?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you need them around here? we aren't on the path.

Because we are close to the path and will see 90% coverage.

90% coverage is like being almost dead.
Not the same at all.

If someone offered me 90% of $1 million, I wouldn't be interested for the same reason.