Age minimum is 13 I believe. Though I imagine most are 18+ considering you need a company or university email to make an account.
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Is it safe to go outside during a Solar Eclipse? [Up: OP survived!!!! :D]
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Age minimum is 13 I believe. Though I imagine most are 18+ considering you need a company or university email to make an account.
TheGreatDirector
Banned
Just watch out for Aku, he's due for release then.
I think it used to be 13.
MickeyPhree
Member
I shake my head at topics like this. Not only because the question is ridiculous, but it could be answered in less than five seconds by Google.
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I'm stealing this post verbatim when someone necro bumps a reaaaaallly old thread.
Schucky Ducky
Banned
I imagine if you are 13, you would probably be using a parent's email. Don't know how else you would have a company, college, or ISP email address.
I could google this, but I trust GAF with my life obviously but -
wouldn't looking directly into in sun on a bright sunny say have the same affect as looking at an eclipse before it hits the totality?
in that case looking for 1-2 seconds likely wouldn't permanently damage your eyes (for most people unless they're dilated. I'm assuming the fear is that people will stare for longer than 10 seconds because they are throw out the fact they're still staring directly into the sun, lol...
wouldn't looking directly into in sun on a bright sunny say have the same affect as looking at an eclipse before it hits the totality?
in that case looking for 1-2 seconds likely wouldn't permanently damage your eyes (for most people unless they're dilated. I'm assuming the fear is that people will stare for longer than 10 seconds because they are throw out the fact they're still staring directly into the sun, lol...
greycolumbus
The success of others absolutely infuriates me.
tonysidaway
Member
Can't tell whether you're kidding. At totality one thing to watch out for are visible planets and even brighter stars. Venus will probably make an appearance, just as it often does in early morning and evening. Of course it will be moonless as always at New Moon. What you see all depends on how clear the sky is at totality and how long your eyes take to adapt. But most people will want to focus their attention on the fascinating otherwise-invisible solar corona.
It's not a good time to be driving if only because of drivers not paying attention to the road, but traffic lights will surely be operating as normal. Unless special arrangements are made, most streetlights will not come on during totality (I think most people would be annoyed if they did because it would spoil the view).
The biggest danger comes from how your eyes retina works... It gets confused during an eclipse and doesn't shrink down all the way... Hence the larger danger
Bigboss242
Banned
In wearing glasses am I doing this right my eyes burn.
greycolumbus
The success of others absolutely infuriates me.
When people say don't look directly at the sun, it makes me think it's some awful eldritch abomination.
tonysidaway
Member
I use an email address from my ISP which I created for the purpose because my usual account is on Gmail. Anybody in my household could do the same, so it doesn't have any bearing on age.
The Albatross
Member
.....................
Yes.
This is like MEntal Floss had an article yesterday, "Is it safe to let your pets out during the eclipse?" which was 800 words about the eclipse finally ending with like, "So, yes, of course it's safe."
Yes.
This is like MEntal Floss had an article yesterday, "Is it safe to let your pets out during the eclipse?" which was 800 words about the eclipse finally ending with like, "So, yes, of course it's safe."
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
NO!
Absolutely not. On a normal day, the sun is dispersing it's UV rays evenly. While still being harmful, they aren't dangerous because of the pressure they are being released, completely even around the world (where the sun shines)
You ever put your thumb inside a hose? That's exactly what's going to happen during the eclipse. The suns rays are going to be funneled on the outside of of the moon, creating deadly pressurized UV rays that will cause radiation levels that rival Chernobyl.
Absolutely not. On a normal day, the sun is dispersing it's UV rays evenly. While still being harmful, they aren't dangerous because of the pressure they are being released, completely even around the world (where the sun shines)
You ever put your thumb inside a hose? That's exactly what's going to happen during the eclipse. The suns rays are going to be funneled on the outside of of the moon, creating deadly pressurized UV rays that will cause radiation levels that rival Chernobyl.
Same.
Jesus, people seem ignorant of what it is. Do they look at the sun on a regular basis?
I've got some stored up, I'll be fine.
Obviously. That's why I said most.
Glad I don't work for your company. Our office is planning to go out and check it out.
A helicopter mom I have on Facebook said she's going to keep her kids inside :/ Poor kiddos.
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Deleted member 10571
Unconfirmed Member
It will be dawn levels of dark, the fun part is that it's really quickly happening. Don't expect too much, USA gaf
Soapbox Killer
Grand Nagus
I shall bathe the the dark light of eclipse and my powers will rise.
Also if you see a cheerleader, be sure and save her!
Also if you see a cheerleader, be sure and save her!
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
This is like that videogame i played once. By Capcom.
LOL, of course it's safe. Just don't look directly at it unless you're in a city where the moon will completely block the sun.
Fake edit: Since you're in Toronto, you'll only get about 76% of the sun blocked. You'll need special viewing glasses (or something similar) to look at it. Sun glasses won't be enough.
Fake edit: Since you're in Toronto, you'll only get about 76% of the sun blocked. You'll need special viewing glasses (or something similar) to look at it. Sun glasses won't be enough.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Real talk - is it legit that animals act funky during an eclipse?
Yeah, I think because it throws off their day/night cycle.
NekoFever
Member
Yes, birds think it's sunset and start their evening behaviours, like going home to roost. You might see nocturnal birds and animals coming out too, hear owls, etc.
I also remember during our last one the cat came home early because he thought it was dinner time.
Animals that don't have an internal clock will.
NoblesseOblige
Banned
Funny enough your question could have been answered yourself if you had thought enough to check the TOS.
what kind of animal eats clocks though other than like, crocodiles
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Interesting - thanks guys. I'll have to keep an eye on things. It's fascinating to me that animals will do that!
perfectchaos007
Member
OP right now
Mother Nature: it's just a prank, bro
NekoFever
Member
So much for the tolerant endotherms.