And to emphasize: it really is essential to use the proper glasses for an eclipse like this.
I experienced a total eclipse back in 1999. You’ll be looking at the sun for a few minutes. And even though it might look dark to you, it WILL do permanent damage if you stare at it for that long without the proper protection.
Back in 1999 in the Netherlands, seven people had to be treated for eye injuries because of the eclipse. Two suffered permanent damage, with only about 10 percent sight remaining.
Don’t fuck around. It’s not worth it.
They’re like fluffier hamsters. You breathe on them wrong and poof, they’re dead. It’s like every sheep is somehow genetically programmed to find the most creative way to end their own existence. And usually that of those around them.
Back in 2005, around 1500 of them jumped off a cliff in Turkey. 400 of them died.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4665511.stm