If you’re experiencing a loss of vision, altered vision or eye discomfort after viewing the eclipse, it’s time to book an appointment with an eye doctor.
Officials are urging travelers to drive defensively ahead of Monday's total solar eclipse. Many fear a repeat of the 2017 total solar eclipse when fatal car crashes rose by more than 30%.
For an event as unusual as a total solar eclipse, enthusiasts hope more elements than just the moon and sun align. In space, unusual solar activity might make the viewing experience extra dazzling. But on Earth, clouds and rain could mar the experience. “Clouds are obviously what everybody cares about, in terms of viewing the total solar eclipse,” said Deirdre Dolan, a meteorologist with the .