Eclipse Safety B-Roll 2023

  • Released Friday, November 3, 2023
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It is never safe to look directly at the Sun – even if the Sun is partially obscured. When watching a partial solar eclipse, you must wear eclipse glasses at all times when looking at the Sun, or use an indirect viewing method. This also applies during a total solar eclipse up until the moment when the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon.

During the short time when the Moon completely obscures the Sun – known as the period of totality – it is safe to look directly at the star without eye protection. However, it’s crucial that you know when it’s safe to both remove and put back on your safe solar viewing glasses.

To learn more about eclipses visit: science.nasa.gov/eclipses.

B-roll footage of attendees at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, wearing safe solar glasses to observe the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023.

Video Credit: NASA/Jefferson Beck

B-roll footage of a volunteer at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, distributing safe solar glasses to attendees on October 14, 2023.

Video Credit: NASA/Jefferson Beck

B-roll footage of Fractal Foundation team members wearing safe solar glasses as they observe the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023, at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Video Credit: NASA/Jefferson Beck

B-roll footage of a crowd wearing safe solar glasses as they observe annularity during the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023, in Kerrville, Texas.

Video Credit: NASA/Rose Brunning

B-roll footage of light filtering through tree leaves in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023, creating images of a partial solar eclipse.

Video Credit: NASA/Jim Spann

B-roll footage of light filtering through tree leaves in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023, creating images of a partial solar eclipse.

Video Credit: NASA/Jefferson Beck

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This page was originally published on Friday, November 3, 2023.
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