Ship Bottom Realty Company Is Giving Away Limited Number Of Eclipse Glasses

Mary Allen Realty Inc. in Ship Bottom is giving away solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming Aug. 21 for free while the supply lasts.

“This solar eclipse will be a rare event,” owner Randy Sinor said. “We want to help spread the excitement of the eclipse with those who will be here on LBI. The viewing experience will be a unique opportunity for everyone to experience a true wonder of nature. Special glasses are needed to make viewing the eclipse safe.”

The company, located at 2909 Long Beach Blvd. in Ship Bottom is making the glasses available for anyone who stops in while they still have them.

The 2017 event is the first continent-wide eclipse to be visible only from the US since 1776. It is also the first time the path of totality exclusively crosses the continental United Statesfrom coast to coast since June 8, 1918.
While the total eclipse will be seen only from select locations across the country, the partial eclipse will be visible in every state. In the Ocean County area, between 70 to 75 percent of the sun will be covered by the moon.

Sinor is asking anyone who views the eclipse to publish photos on the realty company's Facebook page.

The eclipse will begin shortly after 1 p.m. and run through approximately 3 p.m.

Photo: Patch file photo.