Free Eclipse Glasses at Ferguson Dental Care

Starting Monday, Aug. 14, visit Ferguson Dental Care to get free eclipse glasses.

About the Eclipse

On Monday, August 21 (weather permitting) a total eclipse of the sun will be visible in certain parts of the United States. This rare alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth is a historic event due to its rarity.

Although the total eclipse will not occur here in Monmouth County, we will be treated to a partial eclipse that will begin at 1:22 PM and end at 4 PM. The peak will occur at 2:45 PM, which is the point at which maximum coverage of the sun will occcur. This video shows you what you can expect. Of course, we’re going to need clear skies to see it clearly.

How to View the Eclipse Safely

Regarding safe viewing of the partial eclipse, the National Weather Service advises:

The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as eclipse glasses or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the Sun. To date four manufacturers have certified that their eclipse glasses and handheld solar viewers meet the ISO 12312-2 international standard for such products: Rainbow Symphony, American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 17.

Free Eclipse Glasses at Ferguson Dental Care

Ferguson Dental Care is giving out free eclipse glasses made by American Paper Optics. Explains Dr. Paul Ferguson, “Anyone who has visited our practice has seen our photos, and knows that I am passionate about hiking, travel, the U.S. national parks, and being outdoors. We invite everyone to stop in to our office at 811 River Road in Fair Haven to get a free pair of eclipse glasses so they can safely enjoy this natural wonder.”

Free eclipse glasses will be available starting Monday, Aug. 14. Office hours are 8 AM – 6 PM Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 7 AM – 3 PM Wednesday, closed Thursday. Offer good while supplies last.