Ryan
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Post by Ryan on Aug 18, 2017 8:56:35 GMT -5
I happened to be off work on 8/21, so I was planning some activities to do with my kids. I kinda forgot about the solar eclipse so I was planning on going to the pool to swim...now I'm wondering if I should even have them outside during that period. I have the Nasa approved glasses so my plan was just to watch for a few minutes, but I'm wondering if we should just stay inside the rest of the time to be on the safe side.
My kids are small, so I don't exactly trust that they would start staring at the sun. Plus, the whole thing about possibly going blind doesn't sound like something I want to mess with.
Thoughts?
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Tennesseer
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 18, 2017 9:37:15 GMT -5
I happened to be off work on 8/21, so I was planning some activities to do with my kids. I kinda forgot about the solar eclipse so I was planning on going to the pool to swim...now I'm wondering if I should even have them outside during that period. I have the Nasa approved glasses so my plan was just to watch for a few minutes, but I'm wondering if we should just stay inside the rest of the time to be on the safe side. My kids are small, so I don't exactly trust that they would start staring at the sun. Plus, the whole thing about possibly going blind doesn't sound like something I want to mess with. Thoughts? Ryan-your gut feeling is probably correct. I know ABC plans on televising the even Monday from 1200-1400. I imagine the various other networks will be doing the same. How about the kids stay in the house during the event and watch the eclipse on tv. Every once in a while, have the kids look out the house windows to see how dark it is getting then as it gets lighter during the eclipse. You on the other hand, know what to do and if you want to, step outside to take a look. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 19:43:44 GMT -5
You could try this!   |
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Knee Deep in Water Chloe
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Aug 19, 2017 14:47:54 GMT -5
If my kids were that age, I'd probably stay inside or stay under a porch covering.
I'll be at work and DD will be with me. I bought glasses for her, myself, and DH plus what I hope is enough for the people who will at work. We will all stop and go outside at some point. However, my youngest child is 15.
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Rob Base 2.0
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Post by Rob Base 2.0 on Aug 19, 2017 14:56:27 GMT -5
I like my eye sight I'll watch it on TV
when is it occurring by the way? (time of day?) |
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kadee79
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Post by kadee79 on Aug 19, 2017 16:43:05 GMT -5
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NoNamePerson
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Post by NoNamePerson on Aug 20, 2017 12:14:20 GMT -5
80.4% here. But I have a feeling we will have cloud cover and rain  I can go downtown and stand an 81.5. |
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dee27
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Post by dee27 on Aug 20, 2017 15:26:22 GMT -5
All the stores here ran out of eclipse glasses days ago. We made viewers out of cereal boxes. You see an image of the sun inside the box so it is not a direct view. Directions are on the internet. Also Google has an interactive map that shows the times the eclipse will be viewable in your area. Just enter the zip code.
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