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Why does the sun burn your eyes during a solar eclipse?

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The cells of the retina become damaged by looking at the sun as the moon moves away.

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What is visible in to your eyes during total solar eclipse?

Sometimes, during a total solar eclipse, the corona of sun is visible to our eyes.


Why it is bad for us to look at the solar eclipse?

Because the solar eclipse is so bright that it can damage or even burn your eyes


Why you are not allow to see solar eclipse with naked eyes?

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Is it a myth that the eye gets damaged if you look at the sun during solar eclipse?

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What are solar eclipse goggles?

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Will watching the lunar eclipse through high powered binoculars damage your eyes?

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Do 3d glasses work during a solar eclipse?

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What happens on a solar eclipse?

On a solar eclipse is like a person in front of the t.v you can't see anything. That's the same with the moon and sun. WARNING: never look at the sun during a solar eclipse. You are going to damage your eyes.


What is one myth about a Solar eclipse?

-- A dragon is eating the sun. -- There's something special and different about the sun's rays during a solar eclipse that's especially dangerous for your eyes, and that's the reason that you should not look at the sun during the eclipse.


Can people be outside while an eclipse?

Yes. But don't look at the Sun directly (assuming you are talking about a solar eclipse). Even during a solar eclipse, the Sun is still bright enough to damage your eyes.


Is it safe to look at the solar eclipse?

No, your eyes can be permanently damaged if you look at the solar eclipse for too long.


Can you look at a solar eclipse?

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