Information Courtesy National Weather Service
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks any part of the Sun. On Saturday, October 14, 2023, a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) in North, Central, and South America. All 49 continental U.S. states will experience at least a partial eclipse, as will most of Canada and all countries in Central and South America.
During a partial or annular (ring) solar eclipse, such as the one on October 14, 2023, there is no time when it is safe to look directly at the Sun without using a special-purpose solar filter that complies with the transmission requirements of the ISO 12312-2 international standard.
When will the partial eclipse be visible?
The Eclipse will begin at 10:21 a.m. CDT. The max visibility point will occur at 11:47 a.m. and the partial eclipse will conclude at 1:19 p.m.
Watch the solar eclipse on Saturday, October 14 with a pair of eclipse glasses donated by Salina, KS Downtown Lions Club! Visit the Salina Public Library information desk or youth services to pick up a pair before the weekend.
Instructions for the Safe Use of Solar Filters and Viewers
● Always inspect your solar filter before use; if scratched, punctured, torn, or otherwise damaged, discard it.
● Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter. Always supervise children using solar filters.
● If you normally wear eyeglasses, keep them on. Put your eclipse glasses on over them or hold your handheld viewer in front of them.
● Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up at the bright Sun.
● After looking at the Sun, turn away and remove your filter - do not remove it while looking at the Sun.
● Do not look at the uneclipsed, partially eclipsed, or annularly eclipsed Sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or other optical device.
● Do not look at the Sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing your eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer in front of your eyes - the concentrated solar rays could damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing serious injury.
● Seek expert advice from an astronomer before using a solar filter with a camera, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device; note that solar filters must be securely attached to the front of any telescope, binoculars, camera lens, or other optics.