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This Summers Huge Event….The Total Solar Eclipse

June 28, 2017

In less than 8 weeks, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States for the first time since 1918. Astronomers are calling it the Great American Eclipse.

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America (weather permitting) will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse. This path, where the moon will completely cover the sun and the sun’s tenuous atmosphere – the corona – will stretch from Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. Observers outside this path will still see a partial solar eclipse where the moon covers part of the sun’s disk. This will be one of nature’s most awesome sights. Bright stars and planets will become visible as well.

It is estimated that nearly 100 million people in the United States will view a portion of the 2017 solar eclipse, making it the most-viewed eclipse ever. You won’t want to miss it!

Looking directly at the sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse (“totality”), when the moon entirely blocks the sun’s bright face, which will happen only within the narrow path of totality.

The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun. To date there are very few manufacturers that have certified that their eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard for such products. We have a variety of glasses to choose from. The glasses are the safest on the market.

The best viewing areas are highlighted on this map. There are many school, community and other special events being planned in the following states: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina. Many towns/cities are planning on offering special viewing areas. However, there are additional events all over the country being planned as well.

We encourage you to research the Total Solar Eclipse and find out what may be happening near you. Get on the “bandwagon” and create a special summer promotion. We are a source for “eclipse glasses” and other fun souvenirs to promote this once in a lifetime event. Contact your Bankers Sales Partner to help you start planning a fun promotion. They can help you with ideas and more information.

Information courtesy of NASA and LA Times.

Uncategorized — Molly Beavers @ 2:58 pm

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