Dispelling the rumors: You’re safe during the eclipse

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - There’s been lots of noise about Monday’s eclipse. So let me be perfectly clear: you’re 100% safe.

When the moon goes in front of the sun, LESS solar energy comes our way, and in areas that are not in totality (Virginia), it will be like if it turns from sunny to mostly cloudy.

The only problem is if you decide to stare directly at the sun when it’s overhead. Just like on any other day, if you do that, you could damage your eyes.

Thankfully, even though the moon will obscure most of the sun, it will still be bright, and your brain will make you look away if you try to take a glance at it without eye protection.

YOU ARE SAFE ON ECLIPSE DAY! Just don’t look directly at the sun.

If you weren’t aware that we were getting an eclipse on Monday, I don’t think you would notice in Virginia. It will get less bright, but this happens on mostly cloudy and partly sunny days anyway when clouds move in front of the sun.