Solar eclipse?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Lord woman, how have you made it this far in life?

Not PP but please shut it....Texas schools closed. There can be safety concerns.

Texas schools are closed because they want the kids to get out and view the eclipse. They are expecting HEAVY tourism in certain areas and they want the kids to get out and enjoy with families. They are not closed for safety. How silly.

Please stop. You know safety issues for eclipses would include traffic in addition to permanent eye damage. It is not silly to think that safety is one of several reasons they are closing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lord woman, how have you made it this far in life?

Not PP but please shut it....Texas schools closed. There can be safety concerns.

Texas schools are closed because they want the kids to get out and view the eclipse. They are expecting HEAVY tourism in certain areas and they want the kids to get out and enjoy with families. They are not closed for safety. How silly.

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Someone is really trying to create drama around “safety issues.”

The only one creating drama here is you. Everyone else is calmly discussing how cool it will be to witness a partial solar eclipse.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:When people say there won’t be much to see, they are referring to how dark it will get, not to the amount of sun being covered by the moon. In a total eclipse, it actually becomes *dark* outside and the crickets start buzzing. It is completely surreal. In a partial eclipse, it might look overcast but it’s nothing like 100% totality.

People who understand partial solar eclipses don’t say there won’t be much to see. In any eclipse, people want to look at what’s happening to the sun directly. That’s why they promote proper eyewear and safety. There are many local events with telescopes with special solar filters for people to safely view the eclipse. No one ever says there won’t be much to see unless they are ignorant about what there is to see during any eclipse.

Having experienced the totality in 2017, we found the most interesting part was taking off our glasses after the sun was covered and looking around us rather than up at the covered sun.

Really? We couldn’t stop staring up because the corona was visible and was just so breathtaking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When people say there won’t be much to see, they are referring to how dark it will get, not to the amount of sun being covered by the moon. In a total eclipse, it actually becomes *dark* outside and the crickets start buzzing. It is completely surreal. In a partial eclipse, it might look overcast but it’s nothing like 100% totality.

People who understand partial solar eclipses don’t say there won’t be much to see. In any eclipse, people want to look at what’s happening to the sun directly. That’s why they promote proper eyewear and safety. There are many local events with telescopes with special solar filters for people to safely view the eclipse. No one ever says there won’t be much to see unless they are ignorant about what there is to see during any eclipse.

Having experienced the totality in 2017, we found the most interesting part was taking off our glasses after the sun was covered and looking around us rather than up at the covered sun.

Really? We couldn’t stop staring up because the corona was visible and was just so breathtaking.

Really! We watched as the moon gradually covered the sun, of course - that was fascinating. But once it was fully covered, it was just beyond surreal to look around (we were out in the middle of nowhere). Felt like we were on a Star Trek planet, with the bluish light and utter silence except for the crickets. I will always remember it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lord woman, how have you made it this far in life?

Not PP but please shut it....Texas schools closed. There can be safety concerns.

Texas schools are closed because they want the kids to get out and view the eclipse. They are expecting HEAVY tourism in certain areas and they want the kids to get out and enjoy with families. They are not closed for safety. How silly.

+1
Someone is really trying to create drama around “safety issues.”

The only one creating drama here is you. Everyone else is calmly discussing how cool it will be to witness a partial solar eclipse.

Hmm... you seem to be the only one kvetching about "safety." Everyone else is perfectly aware of how to put on a pair of eclipse glasses.

[Anonymous]

It takes 10 minutes t build a pin box. You can actually follow the eclipse looking through a colander or even your fingers. We learned this watching a 10 minute video on how to watch an eclipse for kids. Heck, there is a Bill Nye Eclipse video that is 15 minutes long.

I suspect that any school that takes the kids out to watch the eclipse will have built something to safely watch the eclipse through. I would guess that those that have not will stay inside.

You all worry way, way too much. There were no reports of injuries in 2017 and I don't think I have heard of issues during past eclipses and the like. I am not certain why people think that the schools are going to do something that would hurt the kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It takes 10 minutes t build a pin box. You can actually follow the eclipse looking through a colander or even your fingers. We learned this watching a 10 minute video on how to watch an eclipse for kids. Heck, there is a Bill Nye Eclipse video that is 15 minutes long.

I suspect that any school that takes the kids out to watch the eclipse will have built something to safely watch the eclipse through. I would guess that those that have not will stay inside.

You all worry way, way too much. There were no reports of injuries in 2017 and I don't think I have heard of issues during past eclipses and the like. I am not certain why people think that the schools are going to do something that would hurt the kids.

The last eclipse wasn’t during school so there weren’t the same concerns. It’s easy for a parent to control their few kids in the comfort of their home. But now we are talking about one teacher and a class of 25-30 rowdy kids. There are now kids totally out of control in the schools, that are highly disruptive to the class. They don’t listen. I can see some of them not listening and just doing the opposite of what the teachers ask. The good kids get ignored. I can see how there might be concerns.

The pin box would be a good idea but we haven’t heard any specific plans from the class. Some classes have recess outside when the eclipse will be taking place too. I don’t think it’s crazy to wonder what the plans are to make sure our kids are safe. Eclipse blindness is a real thing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It takes 10 minutes t build a pin box. You can actually follow the eclipse looking through a colander or even your fingers. We learned this watching a 10 minute video on how to watch an eclipse for kids. Heck, there is a Bill Nye Eclipse video that is 15 minutes long.

I suspect that any school that takes the kids out to watch the eclipse will have built something to safely watch the eclipse through. I would guess that those that have not will stay inside.

You all worry way, way too much. There were no reports of injuries in 2017 and I don't think I have heard of issues during past eclipses and the like. I am not certain why people think that the schools are going to do something that would hurt the kids.

The last eclipse wasn’t during school so there weren’t the same concerns. It’s easy for a parent to control their few kids in the comfort of their home. But now we are talking about one teacher and a class of 25-30 rowdy kids. There are now kids totally out of control in the schools, that are highly disruptive to the class. They don’t listen. I can see some of them not listening and just doing the opposite of what the teachers ask. The good kids get ignored. I can see how there might be concerns.

The pin box would be a good idea but we haven’t heard any specific plans from the class. Some classes have recess outside when the eclipse will be taking place too. I don’t think it’s crazy to wonder what the plans are to make sure our kids are safe. Eclipse blindness is a real thing.

I would expect that the classes were they are concerned about safety will not go outside and will either carry on with regular classes or watch the event on TV. Some classes are not planning field trips because they know it is too much for their students, or the Chaperones and Teachers with the students. You don't think that Teachers would recognize the same issues and find an alternative method for watching the eclipse?

Or pull your kid from school if you are so concerned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It takes 10 minutes t build a pin box. You can actually follow the eclipse looking through a colander or even your fingers. We learned this watching a 10 minute video on how to watch an eclipse for kids. Heck, there is a Bill Nye Eclipse video that is 15 minutes long.

I suspect that any school that takes the kids out to watch the eclipse will have built something to safely watch the eclipse through. I would guess that those that have not will stay inside.

You all worry way, way too much. There were no reports of injuries in 2017 and I don't think I have heard of issues during past eclipses and the like. I am not certain why people think that the schools are going to do something that would hurt the kids.

The last eclipse wasn’t during school so there weren’t the same concerns. It’s easy for a parent to control their few kids in the comfort of their home. But now we are talking about one teacher and a class of 25-30 rowdy kids. There are now kids totally out of control in the schools, that are highly disruptive to the class. They don’t listen. I can see some of them not listening and just doing the opposite of what the teachers ask. The good kids get ignored. I can see how there might be concerns.

The pin box would be a good idea but we haven’t heard any specific plans from the class. Some classes have recess outside when the eclipse will be taking place too. I don’t think it’s crazy to wonder what the plans are to make sure our kids are safe. Eclipse blindness is a real thing.

I would expect that the classes were they are concerned about safety will not go outside and will either carry on with regular classes or watch the event on TV. Some classes are not planning field trips because they know it is too much for their students, or the Chaperones and Teachers with the students. You don't think that Teachers would recognize the same issues and find an alternative method for watching the eclipse?

Or pull your kid from school if you are so concerned.

I may do that, once I hear from the teacher or school what the specific plans are. I want my child to experience the partial solar eclipse in a safe manner and not be stuck inside or looking in a pin box when we have the glasses. Earlier you (or someone) said it was ridiculous to be concerned at all. Either way, there’s nothing wrong with any of the choices. You (or someone else) don’t need to judge other people’s choices as “ridiculous.”

[Anonymous]

Could someone link to some good glasses to buy that aren't knockoffs that will blind us? i know one of you has done the research already.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lord woman, how have you made it this far in life?

Not PP but please shut it....Texas schools closed. There can be safety concerns.

Texas schools are closed because they want the kids to get out and view the eclipse. They are expecting HEAVY tourism in certain areas and they want the kids to get out and enjoy with families. They are not closed for safety. How silly.

+1
Someone is really trying to create drama around “safety issues.”

The only one creating drama here is you. Everyone else is calmly discussing how cool it will be to witness a partial solar eclipse.

Hmm... you seem to be the only one kvetching about "safety." Everyone else is perfectly aware of how to put on a pair of eclipse glasses.

Yes we can put on our glasses. That’s not the issue. The question is can schools properly protect all the kiddoes? I’m especially thinking of the lower grades. You know they aren’t going to be providing glasses.

Then why don’t you provide your kids with glasses? This isn’t difficult.
DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Could someone link to some good glasses to buy that aren't knockoffs that will blind us? i know one of you has done the research already.

+1. Just post the link to the ones you bought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wednesday 4/10 is a teacher workday.

If you pull your child out on Monday, they will miss 40% of the school week.

How so? It’s only 25%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lord woman, how have you made it this far in life?

Not PP but please shut it....Texas schools closed. There can be safety concerns.

Texas schools are closed because they want the kids to get out and view the eclipse. They are expecting HEAVY tourism in certain areas and they want the kids to get out and enjoy with families. They are not closed for safety. How silly.

+1
Someone is really trying to create drama around “safety issues.”

The only one creating drama here is you. Everyone else is calmly discussing how cool it will be to witness a partial solar eclipse.

Hmm... you seem to be the only one kvetching about "safety." Everyone else is perfectly aware of how to put on a pair of eclipse glasses.

I guess I’m just an idiot then. Silly me! Thanks for schooling me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lord woman, how have you made it this far in life?

Not PP but please shut it....Texas schools closed. There can be safety concerns.

Texas schools are closed because they want the kids to get out and view the eclipse. They are expecting HEAVY tourism in certain areas and they want the kids to get out and enjoy with families. They are not closed for safety. How silly.

+1
Someone is really trying to create drama around “safety issues.”

The only one creating drama here is you. Everyone else is calmly discussing how cool it will be to witness a partial solar eclipse.

Hmm... you seem to be the only one kvetching about "safety." Everyone else is perfectly aware of how to put on a pair of eclipse glasses.

Yes we can put on our glasses. That’s not the issue. The question is can schools properly protect all the kiddoes? I’m especially thinking of the lower grades. You know they aren’t going to be providing glasses.

Then why don’t you provide your kids with glasses? This isn’t difficult.
DP

Someone also suggested pulling my kids out. Which one should I do, oh wise one?