document: A Although television networks were pushing to have the eclipse in prime time , nature refused to cooperate . In San Jose , the eclipse will begin at 10:10 a.m. , peak at 11:20 a.m. and end at 12:34 p.m. ; Q What is an eclipse ? ; A A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth 's moon moves into a position to impede the sun 's rays. ; Q Can I look at the sun ? ; A No , a thousand times no . You 'll burn your retina , causing permanent damage . You should n't look at the sun through film negatives , a camera viewfinder or sunglasses , either . So stand under a tree and watch the shadows . Or punch a hole in a piece of paper and look downward at the shadow. ; Q Where can I get those goofy eclipse eyeshades ? ; A Orion Telescope Center in Cupertino has sold out of the special glasses designed for viewing the eclipse safely . A few welding supply stores offer `` Mylar '' glasses . But some astronomers warn that there is no guarantee that even these glasses will prevent eye damage. ; Q Where is the best spot to experience the eclipse ? ; A Contrary to popular belief , you will not get a better sense of the eclipse on a mountaintop or from your roof . The major part of the shadow will fall mostly through Mexico and Hawaii , where it will get totally dark . The Bay Area gets cheated and will see the moon block only about half the sun 's diameter. ; Q Can I still get to Baja or Hawaii in time ? ; A Most flights to Baja are booked . And it 's too late to make it to Hawaii . So you 're missing 2,000 golfers who will play a shadowy round there with balls that glow in the dark. ; Q Can overcast skies block the eclipse ? ; A In most parts of the Bay Area , skies are expected to be sunny . But along the coast , the morning fog is not likely to have cleared . The eclipse will still be visible through the haze , astronomers say , and the shadows there may actually be more interesting than in sunny San Jose . Again , do n't stare at the sun , even through fog. ; Q Can children go outside ? ; A As long as they do n't look at the sun. ; Q Can I sunbathe in the nude during the eclipse ? ; A As long as you do n't open your eyes. ; Q When is the next major eclipse ? ; A In another 151 years . By then , you may be able to shuttle to the moon and watch it from there .
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