It is time for another solar eclipse, another time for misconceptions about the solar event to spread around the internet once again. It always happens every time.
To clear things up permanently, here are some of the misconceptions you may not know that are still prevalent today regarding this phenomenon.
Solar Eclipse Will not Shut Down the Internet, Data Services
While experts indicate that the solar event may cause "minor disruptions" to satellite communications, solar eclipse itself will not directly cause an internet or mobile data service outage.
People should be more concerned about the surge of tourists and onlookers that will be sure to slow down internet connection as local data towers need to provide services at a far greater demand than they usually do.
So far, data service providers like AT&T and Verizon assured that they are already prepared to accommodate the surge in data usage for any solar eclipse.
No Power Outage
Sure, the solar eclipse will temporarily hinder solar panels from collecting energy from the sun, but the disruption would be minimal and could cause a widescale power outage in the affected areas.
It is also worth noting that many major cities are more likely to rely on either fossil fuels or other renewable energy resources like hydroelectric and nuclear power plants that will not be affected by a solar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse Can Still Cause Sunburns
Even though the sky is dark during an eclipse, viewers still need to be careful in prolonged exposure to the sun to avoid sunburns.
The eclipse only temporarily blocks out the light from the sun, not the harmful UV rays that are causing health damage to the skin.
People are also fully exposed to the sun's intense rays before and after the eclipse. So, make sure to always apply sunscreen and other protection before going out into the open.
Not the End of the World
For the conspiracy theorists out there, let's make one thing clear: solar eclipse does not herald the end of the world or any major disasters.
Solar eclipse is a naturally occurring space phenomenon that scientists have already predicted when and where it will occur next, just like meteor showers and comets.
There is no peer-reviewed study proving a strong correlation between solar eclipse and other disasters and calamities happening here on Earth.
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Solar Eclipse are not Harmful to Pregnant Mothers
Although long exposure to solar eclipse may cause some harmful effects on the body, no study indicates that it has an explicit effect on pregnant mothers.
Seeing the eclipse will also not harm the baby inside the womb. At least as long as mothers, or any person at all, do not stay long under the sun to avoid getting sunburnt or having any skin problems.
