Eclipse: What Some Las Vegans Did To Prepare For It

It was a remarkable morning, but what did Las Vegans do to prepare for the eclipse today? Some took it very seriously and made sure everything would be okay! It what The Mike & Carla Morning Show was talking about early this morning. This way, Las Vegans everywhere could properly prepared.

Since this hasn't happened since 2017, some folks treating it as we did when we came upon Y2K decades ago. Most people back then preparing for what some thought might be the end of the world. Taking steps to protect their computers, their homes and more. Carla Rea reported that some were even spreading Sage throughout their homes.

She also talked about what were the perfect colors to wear while witnessing the eclipse. Red and green color clothing seem to be what you should stick with depending how dim it gets where you are. Oh, Carla covered it all, but it was the listeners that chimed in with other ideas.

What songs to be playing, if you didn't have the special glasses, what else you could use. It was truly a special day today and everyone was trying to get a leg up on what was happening. Even though, here in the valley, we would only get about 40% of the eclipse as oppose to those in Texas were in store for.

But the bottom line, like a Boy Scout, be prepared was the motto. Heck, there were even some schools in the line of totality were given the day off. Why you ask? Some school districts in the path didn't want to be responsible for those kids who look directly at the sun. According to a CBS Report, Las Vegas didn't have to worry about that this year.

It was like "WHAT?" No one was making those little homemade telescopes with the pin hole and mirror? Nobody could find a set of photo negatives somewhere around the house? Yes, we said NEGATIVES! Believe it or not, those would have worked as well!

Listen to the segment below from this morning and if you missed it today, you have a few years to prepared for the next one in 2044!

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A total eclipse of the sun is  happening on Monday, April 8th.

The moon will pass in front of the sun, blocking all light for about four minutes. You're don't want to miss this solar eclipse, because another one isn't happening for about 20 years. But you'll need the right music, and eyewear.

I remember when I was a kid, and there was a total eclipse back in 1979. Me and my friend Maggie stacked together a bunch of photo negatives, and watched through that. Good luck finding negatives now. But if you still have some lying around, they work fabulously!

Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright and cheery face, DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN! It is not safe to look directly at it without specialized eye protection for viewing the sun.

Even looking at the bright sun through a binoculars, a camera lens, or a telescope without a special solar filter, can instantly cause severe eye injury. So don't be stupid!

Las Vegas will only see a partial eclipse. It will begin around 10:12 a.m. PST, with the eclipse peaking at around 11:20 a.m. PST. You'll want to put on that protective eyewear if you want to watch. And there are a few places giving out protective eyewear right here in Las Vegas while supplies last.

When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse with only your eyes - which happens before and after the total eclipse - you should only look through safe and protective solar viewing glasses. You can also use a pinhole projector.​ That is literally made by poking a pin through a piece of paper, and watching only through that tiny pinhole. It's very effective.

And for you influencers, and photogs: Red and green are the best colors to wear. They stand out in low lighting and look best in photos.  Black, white, gray, and brown are the worst. YOLO!!! (say it like a Kardashian)

I was  talking with some of my friends about the perfect songs for an eclipse. Solar, Lunar, or otherwise, we came up with some good ones.

Here are my favorites to help you gear up, set the vibe, and enjoy any eclipse. Happy viewing, and happy listening!

The obvious song to start the list, right? Bonnie tyler sang her heart out on this one. Passionate, powerful - for God sake, TURN AROUND, bright eyes! A great song - for a total eclipse, or even just a partial eclipse (check your area for viewing)

Soundgarden probably did the definitive song, with regards to a solar eclipse. The sound is very surreal and dream-like to begin with. Chris Cornell was such a talent, and he is greatly missed.

Bruce Springsteen wrote this song, and also recorded it originally. But it didn't go to number one until Manfred Mann recorded it. It's still a very powerful song to listen to. And it's also a good reminder to wear protective eyewear.

This is exactly what will happen in a solar eclipse, when the moon passes over the sun. It will be painted black for a short while. The song has such a cool driving beat, with Mick Jagger singing it like only Mick Jagger could. Crank it up!

This was such a fun summer song by Len. An indie pop band from Canada. You'll have the sun back after it is stolen for a short while. Then listen to the song again. I guarantee you'll feel good for the rest of the day!

One of the most feel good songs EVER! I know the eclipse is probably more subdued, but cranking this up at your eclipse party, with everyone wearing eclipse goggles - that just turns it into an 80's rave. Slam dancing for everyone!

"Zephyr in the sky at night, I wonder..." This song was very club friendly, yet gave you a very warm feeling. Madonna was in a little different place in her life at this point - kids, marriage. This song, and the Ray of Light album were a cool departure for Madge.

Elton John released this song way back in 1974. Then he did a live version with George Michael in the early 90's that was a huge hit. Go with this one. Elton and George's voices together were flawless. And this version went on to be even bigger than the original. Play it right as the moon starts covering the sun.

This song has such a chill vibe. A little jazzy, a little big band, a lot of Van. And the piano solo was perfection! Hard to believe this was released in 1970, because it still has such a very contemporary feel. Here is a cool live version. Van Morrison definitely felt his music.

Such a great, bouncy, cheerful song to celebrate the sun re-emerging. It's about unexpected love, and lightening strikes - the good ones! I call Caillat's music bubbly indie. I love her sound, her feel, and her lyrics. Her music just makes you feel good!

We can't have a list of song to celebrate the solar eclipse, without a throwback. "Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars. Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars..." Frank Sinatra did this song as only Sinatra could do. Doesn't matter how old, or young you are - it's a classic. 

A big, grand, rock anthem to either begin, or finish the eclipse festivities! This song has been called one of the best awful songs. to many it is like the "Showgirls" of music. But for a solar eclipse, I think it works. Play it, and you'll see.

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