People that had to visit the doctor have probably stare at it with improper gear... Never said it wasn't dangerous (it IS dangerous, but sun is ALWAYS dangerous), or that there weren't casualtises... Just that I heard prediction about hundred of thousand people totally blind and millions with damaged vision before the eclipse, and that probably turned into a couple hundred careless people having (sometimes severe) issues.That story claims that a study found permanent damage in about half the people who watched the 1999 solar eclipse and went to their doctor because of vision issues, but that's presumably looking for a few minutes instead of a few seconds. It does also mention only 14 cases in Britain.
My dad is being super paranoid and is basically locking me in the house. I don't see any government warnings or closings of stores or business or anything, so I don't think it's going to be a dangerous thing to do. Fwiw, I live in the Toronto area.
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He's also really fucking paranoid of red light cameras at intersections.
Your dad sounds like the stepdad on Harry Potter.
Partial is still impressive, even if not as great as a full one.So, when they say partial does that mean us minnesotans wont be able to see a thing at all. Sad face.
I really hope Doomsday doesn't attack today.Unless you get your strength from the rays of the yellow sun, I think you'll be fine.
More like a couple of hours, start to finish. In Toronto, it's 2 hours 39 minutes.
Turn around.
the total time of the transit is that long (I'm trusting you) but the actual total eclipse won't last much more than two minutes and a half to any observer.
I'm so envious in any case.
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He's also really fucking paranoid of red light cameras at intersections.
During the solar eclipse of 1999 the national public broadcaster of Serbia, urged people to remain inside, citing dangers to public health. This caused the streets of all Serbian cities, towns and villages to be entirely deserted during the eclipse, with many opting to watch it on TV instead.
Yes, people are that stupid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAIiSGKaaaY
My dad also supports Donald Trump. But also Justin Trudeau.
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Don't risk it. Hide in your bomb shelter until the pandemonium is over.
You do have a bomb shelter, right?
You're 22 and your dad is locking you in your house?22 / 60
He's also really fucking paranoid of red light cameras at intersections.
Maybe damaged tomorrow, not blind. May heal within 6-12 months for some people.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...eclipse-without-special-glasses-nothing-good/
That story claims that a study found permanent damage in about half the people who watched the 1999 solar eclipse and went to their doctor because of vision issues, but that's presumably looking for a few minutes instead of a few seconds. It does also mention only 14 cases in Britain.
Looking at an eclipse is worse because your pupils dilate which lets in more radiation and it's dark so people can just stare at it for minutes.I feel like the danger of looking at the eclipse is exaggerated. I've looked at the sun before with no eye damage.
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Looking at an eclipse is worse because your pupils dilate which lets in more radiation and it's dark so people can just stare at it for minutes.