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During a total solar eclipse, most of the visible light coming from the sun is blocked (from the point of view of those who can actually witness the eclipse). As a result, it is physically possible to look at the moon as it is blocking the sun. The problem is that your pupils will be relatively wide open, and non-visible radiation that is extremely harmful to the eyes will be able to pour into your eyes, and you will not feel it or sense it initially. The extreme pain/discomfort that you feel when your line of sight nears the visible sun is a very important reaction meant to keep you from being so foolish as to force yourself to look.

Don't look directly at the sun, and don't look directly at a solar eclipse. You could cause blindness or serious loss of vision by doing such things. There are materials that can be safely used, with supervision, to make these observations, and be sure that materials are safe before you use them.

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The sun emits such intense light, both visible and invisible, that looking at it can cause permanent eye damage. You should not look directly at the sun at any time. You are warned not to look at the sun during an eclipse because people will be tempted do do just that.

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You can get blined during a solar eclipse because of the harmful rays that are shining. When and if you want to watch a solar eclipse, make sure that you have protective glasses on.

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because the moon completely blocks the sun.

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During a total solar eclipse the moon passes between us and the sun, blocking the sun from view.

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Can you become blind from a solar-eclipse?

Yes, but you don't have to wait for an eclipse. You can blind yourself by lookingat the sun any time. The eclipse has nothing to do with it. It's just that peopleare more likely to want to look at the sun during an eclipse.


During a solar eclipse the shadow of falls on?

During a solar eclipse, the shadow of the MOON falls on the EARTH.


Where is the observer during a solar eclipse?

If you can see the solar eclipse, then you are in the Moon's shadow.


Why it is prohibited not to see the sun during solar eclipse?

I'm only 10 years old but,I could answer that. The reason you can't see the sun during the solar eclipse is because it could get you blind.How it could get get you going blind is how the moon covers the sun or something like that


Can a human go blind watching the lunar eclipse?

No, not from a lunar eclipse which does not include looking directly at the sun like a solar eclipse.

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Will looking at a eclipse make you blind?

Solar eclipse can make you blind, but the lunar eclipse won't.


What date did a solar eclipse make someone blind?

A solar eclipse has never made anyone blind. STARING DIRECTLY AT THE SUN can blind you.


Can you become blind from a solar-eclipse?

Yes, but you don't have to wait for an eclipse. You can blind yourself by lookingat the sun any time. The eclipse has nothing to do with it. It's just that peopleare more likely to want to look at the sun during an eclipse.


Does solar power work during an eclipse?

It would during a solar eclipse, but probably not during a lunar eclipse.


What is hidden for a short time during a solar eclipse?

The sun is hidden during a solar eclipse


When will you go blind if you look at partial solar eclipse?

after looking at it...


During a solar eclipse the shadow of falls on?

During a solar eclipse, the shadow of the MOON falls on the EARTH.


Where is the observer during a solar eclipse?

If you can see the solar eclipse, then you are in the Moon's shadow.


What is the order of an aligment during a solar eclipse?

During a solar eclipse, the Moon is directly in between the Sun and the Earth; a solar eclipse is the Moon's shadow falling on the Earth.


Can solar eclipses blind you?

Yes, you should never watch or even look at a solar eclipse


Why do you go blind when you look at the solar eclipse?

Looking at a solar eclipse without eye protection is basically looking at the sun. The sun emits ultraviolet rays that will damage your retina if you look directly at it. The only time it is safe to look at a solar eclipse is during totality when the sun is completely blocked from view.


Why it is prohibited not to see the sun during solar eclipse?

I'm only 10 years old but,I could answer that. The reason you can't see the sun during the solar eclipse is because it could get you blind.How it could get get you going blind is how the moon covers the sun or something like that