Look Up: How To See The Beautiful Solar Eclipse In Las Vegas
Get ready to see a stunning solar eclipse in Las Vegas on Monday.
According to NASA, Las Vegas will only see a partial eclipse due to not being in the path of totality. Certain cities in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine will be in the solar eclipse’s path of totality.
A total solar eclipse is when the moon fully covers the sun, according to NBC News. It happens when the moon travels between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the light from the sun. For those who will be in the path of totality, the eclipse will cause a shadow of mystifying darkness.
Although Las Vegas will only see a partial eclipse — which is when the moon doesn’t entirely cover the sun — it will still be an intriguing sight to see!
When And How To See The Solar Eclipse In Las Vegas
NASA’s Eclipse Explorer Tool shows that the eclipse will start to happen around 10:13 a.m. Around 10:43 a.m. is when we can see the moon start to cover the sun partially. The most intense coverage will happen between 11:20 a.m. – 11:57 a.m. We’ll see about 50% of an eclipse coverage during the most powerful coverage time, which will be around 11:20 a.m.
How To Watch The Solar Eclipse In Las Vegas Without Burning Your Corneas
It’s important to avoid staring directly into the eclipse. You can use special solar eclipse glasses or safe solar viewers. According to NASA, “Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker and ought to comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. NASA does not approve any particular brand of solar viewers.”
Along with this, the American Astronomical Society had issued warnings against counterfeit eclipse glasses, and NASA doesn’t recommend getting any “solar eclipse viewers” from Amazon, TEMU, eBay or other marketplace websites that have a plethora of different vendors. It’s recommended to purchase your solar eclipse gear from accredited manufactures that comply with international standards. You can find a list of manufactures here.
Since the eclipse will happen on Monday, you may not have enough time to purchase solar eclipse glasses. So, there are a few other alternatives that can help with witnessing this celestial event.
You can make a pinhole projector during this weekend. This would be a fun activity for your family, and the final product will allow you to see the eclipse. For directions on how to make a pinhole projector, click here.
You can also use a colander or cheese grater to see the eclipse. According to Courier Post, you simply turn your back to the sun and allow the sunlight to shine through the colander. Instead of the tiny holes, “you’ll actually see the little crescents from the sun,” the Courier Post article states.
A piece of white paper will also do the trick! Although, it may not be as exciting as the pinhole project, it still will offer you the chance to witness this solar eclipse.
Be sure to take a moment and witness the solar eclipse this Monday. Solar and lunar eclipses always spark an internal curiosity for humans — no matter what age. So, take your office outside and simply look up — if you have solar eclipse viewers, of course. If you don’t then be sure to use one of our suggestions above for ways to witness the eclipse.
Take a deep breathe, enjoy the stunning solar eclipse in Las Vegas and just think about the expanse of the universe. Happy Total Solar Eclipse Day, everyone!
