Welcome back to the start of another school year. This is an important message as a reminder that eye protection is absolutely essential to protect all eyes that plan to look at the upcoming eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017, even if it’s just a partial.
We Alaskans may miss the total solar eclipse as it crosses over the Lower 48, but not all is lost. A partial eclipse will still be visible across the state. Just how much of the eclipse Alaska will be able see depends on your location and, of course, the weather.
In Anchorage, about 45 percent of the sun will be eclipsed by the moon at its maximum point. The eclipse will start at 8:21 a.m., be at maximum at 9:16 a.m. and end at 10:13 a.m, according to Travis Rector, astronomer at the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Protect your eyes!
Never look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse. Looking directly at the sun can cause permanent damage to your eyes. After viewing a solar eclipse, if you or your child have any changes in vision or eye pain that continues to get worse seek treatment from an eye care professional.
Thank you and look forward to seeing everyone again soon.
Nurse Annette