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      Best Time to Watch the Eclipe

      Warning: No matter how partial the eclipse appears to be, it is NOT a good idea to stare directly at the sun.

      solar eclipseA partial solar eclipse is expected to darken the skies on Thursday.

      The best time to watch in our area is at 2:08 pm.
      Other parts of the country can view the eclipse at the following times:

      • San Francisco: 1:52 p.m.
      • Seattle: 1:35 p.m.
      • Phoenix: 2:21 p.m.
      • Dallas: at 4:48 p.m.
      • Denver: 3:18 p.m.
      • Chicago: 4:36 p.m.
      • Boston, New York, Washington D.C. and Atlanta: 5:45 and 6 p.m.

      How to safely watch

      You can watch the eclipse while protecting your eyes in the process by doing one of the following:

      • Use glasses that are equipped with special solar filters.
      • Use a rectangular arc-welder’s glass (purchased at a welding supply store).
      • Through a pinhole projector (learn how to make one at JPL‘s website).
      • Live online at Slooh Community Observatory website beginning around 2:15 p.m. PST.

       

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