A Quick Guide to the Solar Eclipse

Look up – but only if you have those glasses on.
Have you heard the news? There’s a solar eclipse happening today. The solar eclipse will be visible across the continental United States. In Boston, viewers will see 92.55% of the sun eclipsed by the moon.
See the timeline below:
Partial eclipse start time: 2:16 p.m.
Peak eclipse time: 3:29 p.m.
Partial eclipse ends: 4:39 p.m.
Need last-minute eclipse glasses? The library is offering some while supplies last. You can also purchase them at 7-11, Home Depot and Stop and Shop.
Can’t find the glasses?
Here are some other ways to watch it without the protective glasses! And NASA is doing a livestream of the eclipse, too! You can tune in here.
For those of you who want to make it an event
It’s a Solarbration at the Omni Boston Seaport! 🌖🌗🌘 Be sure to grab your solar eclipse viewing glasses and be part of an exclusive eclipse viewing on the Third-Floor Elevate Terrace!
Pizza for the Eclipse
Dacoopa’s Pizza is offering $12 pepperoni and $10 cheese pizza today from 4pm-10pm!
Remember, don’t be a moron and look up at the eclipse without your safety glasses. You’ll burn out your retinas!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.


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