Millions of people will gaze into the sky Monday to view a total solar eclipse as the moons shadow crosses the United States from Oregon to South Carolina. <\/p>\n
The path of this shadow is called the path of totality. <\/p>\n
You have to be somewhere in that 3,000-mile path to see a total eclipse, said David White, known as the Astronomy Man who gave a night-sky presentation at Chino Hills State Park two weeks ago. When the moon is between the earth and sun, and the moon blocks the sun, it will be night-time in that path. <\/p>\n
When he watched the solar eclipse in Hawaii in 1991, he heard cattle on the hillside moo because the sky grew dark as if it was night-time. <\/p>\n
Residents in Chino Valley will only see a partial eclipse, said Erik Simonsen of Chino Hills. The aviation author is known for his stunning photography and recorded observations of sky phenomena. <\/p>\n
The moon will start to block the sun around 9:05 a.m. <\/p>\n
At 10:22 a.m., it will reach maximum coverage, though residents in Chino and Chino Hills won't see a total eclipse. <\/p>\n
Its going to be a spectacular event, but in our area, it may just seem like a hazy day, he said, adding that 62.2 percent of the sun will be covered by the moon. <\/p>\n
He said the only time viewers can safely look up is when the moon is completely covered by the sun. <\/p>\n
The total eclipse will last 2 minutes and 40 seconds, Mr. Simonsen said. <\/p>\n
He predicted millions of people will head for the path of totality. He said hotels near St. Louis and Nashville are solidly booked at rates of $1,500 per night. <\/p>\n
This event is so widely publicized Im afraid many people will damage their eyes, he said. A lot of people are trying to make a buck by selling phony eclipse glasses that arent safe. <\/p>\n
Mr. White, who lives in Fontana, said even a glance at the sun can damage the eyes. <\/p>\n
You may not feel it, but it can be devastating later in life, he said. Because its a thermal injury, the nerve cannot regrow. These injuries can dramatically increase sight deprivation as we age. <\/p>\n
Mr. White suggested moon watching as a safe alternative. <\/p>\n
Viewers with imagination may be able to see a rabbit while others can see a lady wearing a diamond necklace. <\/p>\n
The Japanese see a frog on the moon, he noted. <\/p>\n
Residents may view the eclipse safely by visiting nasa.gov where the eclipse will be covered live beginning at 9 a.m. <\/p>\n
News, images, and videos are also on the website. <\/p>\n
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