Grandma...
We will not have to wait for a long time to see
one of the greatest spectacles the sky is about to show us on those years.
We're talking about the total eclipse of the sun that is about to occur
and it will plunge us into the darkness of night in broad daylight. Won't it?
Yes, it will. In a few hours the moon will start to cover the sun
but we must wait a little bit more as to realize the decrease in light intensity.
We expect to be in a total gloom by 5 PM.
It will be outstanding.
And this is something that we won't be able to see again in...
We won't see it again in 217 years.
Well! Such an opportunity shouldn't be missed out.
At 5 PM and the weather forecast is clear skies.
But remember, if we want to see the moon covering the sun we should be aware of some precautions.
Yes, we should. We must never look directly to the sun,
neither with sunglasses, nor x-rays, or photos negatives.
We must use a welding helmet lens shade or a pair of special glasses,
which have been sold these days on optical shops,
as well as the ones that have been distributed by some newspapers.
Certainly we have to be very careful in order to enjoy this event...
Grandma...
We have the lens shade they recommend, don't we?
Yes, the helmet lens shade your grandpa used to wear when working at the repair shop.
You have your glasses though, right?
Yes!
I have the lens shade.
But... Grandma...
What's wrong?
Is it true that mid-day will be replaced by an eerie gloom?
Yes. It will be like magic.
But the night is dark and I don't like the darkness.
You must not be afraid of the dark. Does it scare you?
Of course not!
Well... Yes, a little... I guess.
Don't be afraid.
Besides, I will be with you all the time.
You ought to think that no matter how dark it gets, the sun will shine again afterwards.
Yes, but... Grandma...
If it gets really dark...
Ok, look... Let's do one thing.
We'll go to the park. More people will be watching the eclipse over there.
I won't be even a second away from you.
I will be by your side all the time.
And if you're afraid, I'll hold your hand tight.
So you'll know I'm there and nothing is going to scare you.
You see?
- I love you, grandma. - Me too.
Wow! How nice!
Do you notice less light as well, don't you?
The moon is already beginning to cover the sun.
It will only last a little while, don't be afraid. You'll see how nice it is.
It will be just like a lightbulb that turns off and back on again.
Like the lightbulb that burned out on the hallway and daddy replaced?
More or less.
But it was off for 2 weeks!
I think this one will be a bit more efficient...
- Ah... - Come on!
Are these people going to watch the eclipse? Not everyone is watching.
They will look at it.
The sun is about to be completely covered.
Are you ready?
Yes!
Don't be afraid.
I'll call you later.
Look!
Grandma...
Don't be afraid. I do remember the way home.
I won't stay away from you.