People across the River Region held watch parties to catch Monday’s solar eclipse. Hundreds gathered in downtown Montgomery at a watch party outside of the Department of Archives and History. Some people even took off work early to get to the watch party. Others families in attendance traveled from Massachusetts and even Los Angeles. No one wanted to miss this…
Eclipse mania is building and so is demand for the glasses that make it safe to view the first total solar eclipse to cross the U.S. in 99 years. Lines are forming, prices are rising and shelves are emptying as people scurry to obtain special eyewear to view the sun Monday as it is obscured by the passing moon. Complicating…
NASA has issued several safety recommendations for safely watching the solar eclipse on August 21st. One of the biggest suggestions is to make sure you have proper eye protection. Experts warn looking directly at the solar eclipse could lead to permanent vision loss. Plus, make sure if you buy solar eclipse glasses that they meet government safety requirements. For more…
