Out great partners at Thomasville Fire & Rescue want to ensure your safety during the upcoming solar eclipse, so the Thomasville Police Department wanted to repost this update from them to inform you of the dangers of this spectacular celestial event! Mark your calendars and get ready to experience this awe-inspiring phenomenon.

WHEN: Monday April 8^th 2024

ECLIPSE IMPACT TIME IN THOMASVILLE, NC:  Begins at 1:56 PM, with maximum eclipse at 3:13 PM, and ends at 4:27 PM.

SAFETY POINTERS FOR ECLIPSE VIEWING:

1. NEVER look at the sun directly without proper eye protection. Regular sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun.

2. Use special eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewers that meet standards for such products.

3. Avoid using homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, as they do not provide sufficient eye protection.

4. Do not look at the sun through a camera, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays can damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing serious injury.

5. Supervise children using solar filters to ensure they use them correctly.

6. If you experience any discomfort or odd symptoms while viewing the eclipse, immediately stop and consult a professional.

Let's all enjoy the beauty of the solar eclipse safely. For more information on the upcoming eclipse, please visit https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/.