Five Best Ways to Watch the Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse is coming, and it’s the talk of the country as 70 miles of the United States will have the opportunity to view the total eclipse for the first time in 38 years, with millions more being able to see the partial eclipse. We’ve gathered a few of the top ways to celebrate so you can make the most of the big event.
1. Via livestream.
Thanks to today’s technology we almost never have to miss out on these important world events, including the eclipse, which National Geographic will be streaming for your viewing please — no safety glasses needed!
2. With your own eyes.
While Phoenix isn’t one of the cities lucky enough to see the total eclipse, we’ll be able to see a partial eclipse around 9:30 a.m. Just make sure your eyes are properly protected — regular glasses won’t do the job so make sure you check out the recommendations by the American Astronomical Society.
3. While listening to “Total Eclipse of the Heart”
Bonnie Tyler herself will be singing along to her famous tune while on the Royal Caribbean Total Eclipse cruise, but you can recreate the experience yourself with nothing but a stereo and some eclipse glasses.
4. At an event.
It wouldn’t be a pop culture phenomenon without plenty of commemorative events — and Arizona State University and the Arizona Science Center will both be hosting viewing parties.
5. . . . or don’t watch at all.
Superstition says watching the eclipse (and the subsequent lack of light) is a bad omen, but we’ll leave that judgement call up to you.
