If you missed the Great Solar Eclipse of 2017, there is good news and bad news. First, here is the good news. Another eclipse of the sun is due soon on July 2, 2019. Now the bad news, if you live in the United States, you may not get to see it. However, some people get to witness the event, and if you plan to travel to certain parts of the world, you may want to check it out. Here is important information on the 2019 solar eclipse.
Are you going to be in the southern part of the Pacific Ocean in the first part of July? You must be on the east side of New Zealand if you want to see totality. A part of Chile called the Coquimbo Region also can witness totality.
If you are in San Juan, Buenos Aires, or La Rioja, Argentina, you are in luck. French Polynesia and the Pitcairn Islands are also included in the 2019 solar eclipse path of totality.
Make Sure to Stay Safe
If you are lucky enough to get to see the next total eclipse, make sure and protect your eyes. Some people may tell you it is safe to view a total eclipse with no eye protection, and this is partially true. During the time of complete totality, it is safe, but this is a very small window of opportunity. Most of the time, you are placing your eyes in harm’s way if you do not wear eclipse glasses or some form of approved protection.
Why is it Unsafe?
You would not sit and stare at the sun in broad daylight. It is too painful. However, you may view the sun during the 2019 solar eclipse without pain. Yet, harmful rays are still reaching your eyes and can damage your retinas. Eclipse glasses are inexpensive and not difficult to find.
