![]() ![]() Annularity - the moment when the moon is surrounded by a ring of sunlight - begins at 9:16 a.m. The moon will appear to touch the "top" of the sun and pass across it as the sun gets higher in the sky. Sunrise is at 7:25 a.m., so the sun will be close to the horizon. In Eugene, the moon touches the sun's edge at 8:05 a.m. ![]() As a general rule, if it isn't designed specifically for solar viewing, don't use it to look at an eclipse.įor observers in the U.S., Saturday's eclipse will first be visible on the west coast of Oregon, near Eugene. The safest thing to do is view an eclipse through filtered glasses specifically designed for the purpose, or to project an image of the eclipse onto a large flat surface set up behind a telescope or mounted binoculars. This can cause retinal burns and permanent damage to one's eyesight. Even when the sun looks dimmed (as during sunsets or sunrises), a camera lens, low-power binoculars or spotter scope, let alone a telescope, will concentrate the light and the energy from the sun into your eye. You can also consult our guide to photographing the solar eclipse.Īn important note about observing solar eclipses: Always use proper safety equipment, and never view the sun directly through optical aids without approved solar filters. If you're looking for safe optics to view the eclipse, we recommend the Celestron EclipSmart 2x Power Viewers, which have 2x magnification or this travel-friendly solar telescope. ![]()
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