On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cut across southern and eastern portions of North America. It’ll be an awesome event to witness, but roofing crews must do so safely while on the job to avoid severe eye damage.
The event is the result of the moon passing between Earth and the sun, thereby blocking the face of the sun. The entire event will last roughly two hours, with totality (when the moon completely blocks the sun) expected to last about four minutes.