Be careful watching eclipse

With tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse, safety experts are urging observers to wear only certified eclipse glasses — and to leave the photography to professionals.

Astrophotographer Angela Fux warns that unprotected exposure to the sun can cause permanent eye damage, even through a camera viewfinder. 

The eclipse peaks between 8:15 and 8:20 pm, before the sun sets at 8:42 and the Perseid meteor shower takes over. 

Anyone hoping to shoot the meteors will still need a wide-angle lens, a long exposure and a tripod.

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