Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing

Earth's Moon will briefly pass between the Sun and the Earth on Thursday, October 23rd in a partial solar eclipse.  As viewed from San Carlos and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, approximately half of the Sun's disk will be covered by the Moon at the time of greatest eclipse.  Despite this, the sky will not darken noticeably to the casual observer, and it is not safe to watch the event directly.  Even when half of its surface is obscured, the visible portion of the Sun's surface emits harmful amounts of invisible ultraviolet and infrared light capable of damaging the eye.

Safe Viewing Tips
A partial solar eclipse may be safely observed by a variety of means, including inexpensive solar glasses such as those available for purchase at the Hiller Aviation Museum Gift Shop.  Weather permitting, the Hiller Aviation Museum will also observe this event using a special, filtered solar telescope to facilitate safe viewing.  Telescopic observation will be available throughout the event from the Museum's Courtyard and is included with regular admission.