June 1927: A group of nurses observes a solar eclipse through special dark glasses. (Photo provided by Fox) … [+]
A total solar eclipse is about to cast the moon’s central shadow over parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. On April 8th, the entire North American continent will use eclipse glasses, free or otherwise, to observe this event.
According to Timeanddate, about 652 million people will experience a partial solar eclipse, and about 44 million of them will witness a total solar eclipse.
It’s a national moment. For Mexicans, Americans, and Canadians, this is a time to put aside our differences and remember that there are forces at work far greater than human issues.
This is a day that both children and adults will never forget.
But what are we different from previous generations? Apart from the fact that most of us are clutching our smartphones all the time, not much has changed, as these photos from the archives prove .
Schoolboys and teacher observing a solar eclipse, England, 1921—children observing using smoked glass … [+]
April 1921: A woman observes a solar eclipse through goggles attached to a mask. (Photo courtesy of Topical Press … [+]
June 1927: Nurses watch a solar eclipse through black glasses on a hospital rooftop. (Photo provided by Fox) … [+]
A group of people observing a solar eclipse through pieces of smoked glass, circa 1930 (Photo credit) … [+]
June 30, 1954: Spectators watch a partial solar eclipse outside St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. … [+]
Circa 1960, a woman lies on the beach wearing safety glasses in preparation for an upcoming solar eclipse. … [+]
(Original caption) Crowds watch total solar eclipse in California town … [+]
February 22, 1979: Students at Stephen Knight School in Denver use pinhole projectors.Credit: Denver … [+]
Teacher H.E. Smith stands with his students at South Haringey Primary School in London: … [+]
I wish you clear skies and big eyes.
