Sun ID: 14390

How to Safely Watch an Annular Eclipse

Released on August 14, 2023

On Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. Visible in parts of the United States, Mexico, and many countries in South and Central America, millions of people in the Western Hemisphere can experience this eclipse.

Eclipses are a wonderful experience, but it’s important to carefully follow safety procedures. During an annular eclipse, there is no period of totality when the Moon completely blocks the Sun. Therefore, it is never safe to look directly at the annular eclipse without proper eye protection specially designed for solar viewing. Do not use standard binoculars or telescopes to watch a solar eclipse without safe solar filters attached to the front of the device. Regular sunglasses are NOT safe for attempting to look directly at the Sun.

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Music Credit: “Tall Grass” by Jacob Paul Turner [BMI], Marc Pueschl [GEMA], Sebastian Barnaby Robertson [BMI] via Universal Production Music

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Lead Producer:
Beth Anthony (KBR Wyle Services, LLC)

Writers:
Abbey A. Interrante (ADNET Systems, Inc.)
Denise Hill (ADNET Systems, Inc.)
Vanessa Thomas (KBR Wyle Services, LLC)

Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center