If you plan to catch the solar eclipse this afternoon, be sure to wear FDA approved sunglasses for viewing. It is extremely dangerous to look directly at the eclipse with the naked eye. Also, keep your dogs and pets indoors during the eclipse, as it can cause retinal damage for them also.
For eclipse times in your area, check HERE.
A majority of the DMV area will be in the path of the eclipse around 2:40PM, Monday afternoon with 80% obscurity
Tips for Today’s Solar Eclipse
Here’s The DMV schedule below:
1:17 pm
Mon, Aug 21
Partial Eclipse begins
The Moon touches the Sun’s edge.
2:42 pm
Mon, Aug 21
Maximum Eclipse
Moon is closest to the center of the Sun.
4:01 pm
Mon, Aug 21
Partial Eclipse ends
The Moon leaves the Sun’s edge.
Watch The Total Eclipse Live was originally published on woldcnews.com
