Are you prepared for the solar eclipse? There are a number of factors people should consider when getting ready for Monday.
1. Traffic. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to visit Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky for the eclipse. Highways are going to be flooded with people, according to TDOT and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
If you are going north to the center of totality, expect heavy traffic. It could be smart to leave earlier than expected.
Also, if you're on the road when the full eclipse happens, THP has been asking people not to pull off or stop on the road to take pictures. People will be distracted and accidents could happen.
2. Get Eclipse Glasses. Solar eclipse glasses at this point are hard to come by. However, they're the only NASA approved way to watch the phenomenon.
If you can't get your hands on eclipse glasses, consider using the pinhole method to view the eclipse. Scientists say never look into the sun without the proper protective eyewear.
3. Know when to look up. Once you're in position to view the eclipse, note the time for your area the eclipse will reach totality. That time can change depending on where you are along the path of totality.
When that time comes, experts say the eclipse can be viewed with the naked eye, however, be wary once the full eclipse ends, the sun can cause damage with even a sliver of it showing.
For everything you need to know about the eclipse, click here.
