See the April 8, 2024, Eclipse Safely!

 

Solar eclipses are among the most exciting celestial events, and Acadiana observers will see another partial solar eclipse in 2024!  If you use a safe technique, they are completely safe to observe, but you must remember the most important rule:  Never look directly at the sun!  Looking directly at the sun can very quickly cause eye damage and even blindness, and all of that damage can be permanent.  Most of the time, people have enough sense not to look directly at the sun, and it’s critical to resist the temptation not to break that rule during an eclipse.  The eclipse is no more dangerous than any other day—there’s no need to hide from it—but care must be taken.

 

Again, never look directly at the sun!

 

Click on these links to get ready for the eclipse.  Find out how solar eclipses happen, how to find safe eclipse-viewing glasses, ways to observe the eclipse safely using other techniques, and print out a free handout for making a safe way to watch the action.

 

But remember—never look directly at the sun!