Millions of Californians will pause 24 hours to watch a partial solar eclipse that will be the longest lasting until the year 2132. In the Bay area, 63% of the sun will be covered. A total eclipse will be seen in Mexico and Hawaii. Sales of Mylar plastic eyeshades, supposed safe for eclipse viewing, are brisk. Orion Telescope in Cupertino sold its entire stock of 900 in the morning of July 11. Many public and private organizations, associations and societies are setting up special equipment and safe viewing sites for the public. Sites and phone numbers for additional information is available.
Millions of Californians will pause the morning of July 11 to watch a partial solar eclipse that will be the longest lasting until the year 2132. In the Bay area, 63% of the sun will be covered. A total eclipse will be seen in Mexico and Hawaii. Sales of Mylar plastic eyeshades, supposed safe for eclipse viewing, are brisk. Orion Telescope in Cupertino sold its entire stock of 900 in 24 hours. Many public and private organizations, associations and societies are setting up special equipment and safe viewing sites for the public. Sites and phone numbers for additional information is available.