CALIFORNIA, USA — California isn't in the path of totality, but there will still be a window of time to check out the solar eclipse. Eye protection is necessary to view the eclipse safely.
The most coverage people from Sacramento, Stockton and Modesto will get is a little more than 36%. That'll happen around 11:14-15 a.m. on Monday.
The partial eclipse will begin in the Sacramento area at 10:16 a.m. on Monday and end at 12:18 p.m. If you miss it, it'll be a long time before you can see it again. The United States won't see another total solar eclipse until 2044.
“Viewing any part of the bright sun through a camera lens, binoculars or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury,” NASA said.
If you're still looking to find eclipse glasses, here are some places and stores in the Greater Sacramento area to pick them up.
Timelapse from Mazatlan, Mexico of the path of totality:
Where to get eclipse glasses near me
According to the American Astronomical Society, glasses at the following retailers are on an approved list based on the ISO 12312-2 international standard.
7 Eleven
Find a location near you HERE.
Lowes
Find a location near you HERE.
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC)
There are eclipse-viewing glasses available for purchase in the shop. They will also be giving away approved eclipse-viewing glasses and some solar-viewing telescopes available at an event with the Davis Astronomy Club at Mace Ranch Park next to the Explorit Science Center in Davis (3141 5th Street).
Staples
Find a location near you HERE.
Walmart
Find a location near you HERE.
Warby Parker
Glasses are available in stores for free while supplies last. The limit is two per person. Find a location near you HERE.
Are your eclipse glasses safe?
The American Astronomical Society doesn't recommend searching for eclipse glasses on Amazon, eBay, or Temu and buying the lowest price. Make sure the seller is identified on the site and is an approved manufacturer.
If you don't see a vendor listed on this page, it does not mean their products are unsafe, there are too many sellers to check them all, but you can verify if the ones you purchased are approved.
Find a list of approved eclipse glasses HERE.
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