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IMPORTANT REMINDER
EYE SAFETY DURING THE PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN VIRGINIA, APRIL 8, 2024
Here in Virginia, we’ll be able to observe a partial solar eclipse on April 8. At the peak of the eclipse, the moon will cover about 87% - 90% of the sun. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR EYES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PARTIAL ECLIPSE ANY TIME YOU LOOK AT THE SUN.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) provides comprehensive resources for the coming eclipse on their website: eclipse.aas.org. A list of suppliers of safe solar viewers and filters is provided at this url: eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
Before you buy a pair of eclipse glasses or other solar viewers or filters online, the AAS recommends that you make sure that:
1. the actual supplier is identified on the website where you are purchasing your eclipse glasses (some chains use different suppliers for their websites than they do for their stores).
2. the seller is listed on the url given above, in the “Authorized Dealers of Products Made in North America or Germany” section.
Other resources for information on the eclipse include:a
eclipse2024.org
solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total
skyandtelescope.org/total-solar-eclipse-2024/
aa.usno.navy.mil/data/Eclipse2024
EYE SAFETY DURING THE PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN VIRGINIA, APRIL 8, 2024
Here in Virginia, we’ll be able to observe a partial solar eclipse on April 8. At the peak of the eclipse, the moon will cover about 87% - 90% of the sun. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT YOUR EYES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PARTIAL ECLIPSE ANY TIME YOU LOOK AT THE SUN.
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) provides comprehensive resources for the coming eclipse on their website: eclipse.aas.org. A list of suppliers of safe solar viewers and filters is provided at this url: eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewers-filters
Before you buy a pair of eclipse glasses or other solar viewers or filters online, the AAS recommends that you make sure that:
1. the actual supplier is identified on the website where you are purchasing your eclipse glasses (some chains use different suppliers for their websites than they do for their stores).
2. the seller is listed on the url given above, in the “Authorized Dealers of Products Made in North America or Germany” section.
Other resources for information on the eclipse include:a
eclipse2024.org
solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total
skyandtelescope.org/total-solar-eclipse-2024/
aa.usno.navy.mil/data/Eclipse2024
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What Bird Is Called The American Nightingale? here --Charlene Uhl, March 2024 How To Experience The Solar Eclipse On April 8 here --Charlene Uhl, March 2024 Bluebirds are House-hunting here --Charlene Uhl, February 2024 Bobcats and Bears in Virginia here --Charlene Uhl, February 2024 Nature's Cleanup Crew here -- Charlene Uhl, January 2024 |
Field Management Guidelines for Virginia's Grassland Birds
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