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The Three Rare Celestial Events Happening This Friday

The Three Rare Celestial Events Happening This Friday
Three spectacular celestial events are all happening at once this coming Friday; a Solar Eclipse, a Supermoon, and the Spring Equinox. However while these events will only happen simultaneously once in a lifetime, LaserVision want to stress the importance of not looking directly at the sun, however tempting it may be.

For those experiencing an eclipse for the first time, an eerie darkness will fall as the eclipse slides into place, plunging the UK into a false night like atmosphere and will even cause birds and animals to behave as if it were night time. Lasting for around 2 hours, the first phase of the eclipse will start at 08:24am, reaching its maximum point at 09.30am, and the last phase at 10.41am.

Looking directly at the Sun, even for a short time can leave lasting damage to your eyes in the form of retinal burns and can even cause permanent loss of sight. It is not worth the risk. Although the sun will be partially covered by the moon, it is still highly dangerous to look directly at the phenomenon. Sunglasses, cameras, binoculars, telescopes or make shift filters will not protect your eyes either. Unfortunately there is no safe way to directly view the eclipse other than professional telescope filters and we urge everyone to take care during the event, especially as it is taking place during the morning commute. Alternatively, there are ways to view the eclipse indirectly, click here for more information.

The Supermoon is a more common occurance however and is entirely safe to look at. A Supermoon occurs when the new or full moon look bigger than it normally does because it completes its closest orbit of the Earth. Supermoon’s normally happen between 3-6 times a year, however it is rare that is occurs at the same time of an eclipse. Friday will also mark the Spring Equinox, although this will have no visual impact on the eclipse or Supermoon. The Spring Equinox is when the Earth’s axis will be perpindecular to the sun’s rays, then will start tipping over and make the days longer in the Northern Hemisphere.

Stay safe and protect your eyes this Friday!

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2023-11-24
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2023-09-06
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Lelita Baldock
2023-07-25
Dr Tappin and the team at LaserVision were amazing. I underwent Lasik corrective surgery and the process could not have been smoother. I was guided through the process with care and professionalism throughout. My results have been outstanding. I could not have asked for more from the team at LaserVision and I am truly grateful for my new vision.
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Robert & Gia Anderson
2023-06-08
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NewestToad
2023-04-24
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Christina Cook
Christina Cook
2023-04-17
Mr Tappin and his team are very professional and efficient. The whole experience from beginning to end was done with ease. I highly recommend.
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Amanda Thorsen
2023-03-10
Dr Jayaswal has been amazing and changed my life. He made me feel so comfortable and relaxed in his care at the first meet, to remembering me with a personalised greeting, calmly explaining the procedure and reassuring me all the way through the surgery. I couldn’t recommend him enough for Lasik eye surgery - I now have perfect vision, a real dream come true! Thank you so much!
Nikki Blake
Nikki Blake
2023-02-02
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April Dansie
April Dansie
2022-12-22
I had lens replacement surgery. After being both short sighted and long sighted for decades I can now see near and far without glasses or contact lens. It really is amazing. The care was great and so far the recovery has been easy.
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George Judge
2022-11-03
Amazing service from start to finish, I had LASIK surgery in August this year after years of consideration I finally took the plunge and went for the surgery with Mr Tappin. Mr Mike Tappin and his team were brilliant from the consultation right through to the surgery and aftercare. Mr Tappin and his team were very reassuring throughout the surgery and put me at ease every step of the way. If you are thinking about having laser eye treatment or at the start of your journey with it, I would highly recommend seeing Mr Tappin and his team!
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