Dr. Singh explains the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse crossing Texas to Maine and warns that only NASA-approved eclipse glasses protect your eyes. Regular sunglasses can cause permanent retinal damage.
Get ready for something amazing on April 8th, 2024! There's going to be a total solar eclipse! This means the moon will cover the sun completely for a little while. It's a rare chance to see something really this cool. So, solar eclipses happen 2 to 5 times a year, and total solar eclipses, where the moon completely hides the sun, happen every 18 months somewhere on Earth. But many times, these spots are hard to reach as they are in the water or remote areas hard to reach, making it super rare to witness a total solar eclipse. Like really rare. For a solar eclipse to happen at the same location, it could take 375 years. But here's what's making April 8th even more exciting: the total solar eclipse is happening right over the mainland USA. Specifically, the path of totality will cover areas in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and then into southern parts of Canada. This is a great moment because the The path of totality is not that wide. It's only a few miles wide. It's a narrow path, and if you are witnessing the eclipse happening in this path, you will literally experience day turning into night for few minutes, for that brief period. And you can see the sun's corona, its outer atmosphere, which is usually not visible due to sun's bright face. Really, for all of us, it's once in a lifetime chance to witness this. I am right in the path of totality where the eclipse is 100% total, and trust me, the excitement is real. Friends and I can't wait, but with lots of people planning to travel and see this, remember to book your stay and travel plans early. And above all, safety comes first. Make sure to wear protective eyewear because the light coming off the sun can burn the retina and lead to permanent vision problems. So get the NASA-approved solar eclipse glasses Remember, regular sunglasses are not enough to protect your eyes. Stay safe, stay excited, and let's make this celestial event on April 8th unforgettable.
