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Safety First
It is not safe to look at the sun without specialized eye protection.
It is only safe to view the sun through eclipse glasses during the partial eclipse phases.
During the brief period of totality the sun can be viewed without eye protection. Long Island will not experience totality so it is important that you wear eclipse glasses for the duration of the eclipse.
DO NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars or any other optical device. Viewing any part of the bright sun through camera lens without a special purpose solar secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.
Always inspect your eclipse glasses or viewer before use. If torn, scratched discard
Use expert-approved solar eclipse glasses to view a solar eclipse safely and without damaging your eyes.
Eclipses Injured Their Eyes, and the World Never Looked the Same
A number of case studies published after recent total solar eclipses highlight the importance of safe viewing.
www.nytimes.com/2024/03/20/health/total-solar-eclipse-eye-safety.html?smid=url-share
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