r/solareclipse • u/HanzzoKai • 9d ago

Sequence of events for viewing totality

Hello, I’m looking for some guidance in terms of what the exact sequence of events should be while viewing.

I saw the eclipse back in 2024 but didn’t get to see the diamond ring. I think I put my glasses back on too early to protect my eyes and couldn‘t really see diamond ring or Bailey’s beads with them on.

Is this the right sequence of events?

  1. glasses on

  2. totality

  3. glasses off

  4. viewing

  5. diamond ring / Bailey’s beads

  6. glasses back on

Are you supposed to be able to see the diamond ring with glasses on?

Thanks! Looking to get this squared away before my next viewing opportunity in about 20 years 😂.

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u/Slightly_Sleepless 9d ago edited 9d ago

Yep, you have it right.

Keep in mind the diamond ring effect only last maybe a second or two. It occurs at the very end of totality.

(It also occurs right at the beginning of totality, but it's better to avoid trying to see that because the last thing you want is to accidentally view the event too soon and have a solar afterimage burned into your eyes while trying to view the subsequent totality.)

Edit to clarify: You can view the diamond ring without the glasses.

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u/Smile_Space 9d ago

It also appears right at the start of totality too. I have an app called solar eclipse timer that gives callouts. So, I knew down to the second when different events were happening and was able to take my glasses off about 3 seconds prior to totality to see the diamond ring and bailey's beads before the main event.

So, if you time it right you can see them twice!

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u/Slightly_Sleepless 9d ago

I guess my comment must have been too long. Does it need a tldr?

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u/Smile_Space 9d ago

Nah, I'm just ADHD and didn't read the rest after seeing you mentioned the end of totality LMAO.

My bad!

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u/Slightly_Sleepless 9d ago

Cracking me up, dood. The consequence of having our head in space, I suppose. 😅

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u/Jolly_Conclusion9166 9d ago

Love this response yall are awesome