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Because it is so bright, if you look directly at it you may become blind.

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It's not the eclipse that's the problem, but the fact that even a total eclipse lasts only a few seconds, and for the rest of the time you would be looking straight into the Sun. The human eye cannot withstand radiation of that intensity.

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Can you look at a solar eclipse?

No it can damage your 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


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

No. There is no risk of damage your eyes from watching a lunar eclipse. It is during a solar eclipse that you require eye protection.


Which one is dangerous to your eye if viewed directly solar or lunar eclipse?

There is no danger in looking at a lunar eclipse. Looking at a solar eclipse without protection can damage your eyes.


I looked at the eclipse without glasses but it didn't damage my eyes do you know why?

it was a total solar eclipse on august 21, 2017

Related questions

Can you look at a solar eclipse?

No it can damage your 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


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

No. There is no risk of damage your eyes from watching a lunar eclipse. It is during a solar eclipse that you require eye protection.


Which one is dangerous to your eye if viewed directly solar or lunar eclipse?

There is no danger in looking at a lunar eclipse. Looking at a solar eclipse without protection can damage your eyes.


Can an eclipse kill you?

No. The only possible danger would come from looking directly at a solar eclipse, which can damage your eyes.


Why can't you see a solar eclipse with your naked eyes?

Looking directly at a solar eclipse would entail looking directly at the sun. The ultraviolet rays and the sheer intensity of the light can damage your eyes.


Could staring at a solar eclipse affect your vision?

Yes, you can damage your eyes staring at the Sun.


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.


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.


I looked at the eclipse without glasses but it didn't damage my eyes do you know why?

it was a total solar eclipse on august 21, 2017


Can you look at a solar eclipse without it hurting you?

You should never look directly at a solar eclipse as it will damage your eyes. Look at it wearing very dark glasses or indirectly in a reflection in water


What are solar eclipse goggles?

It is dangerous to look directly at a solar eclipse with the naked eyes. Solar eclipse goggles are designed to avoid damaging your eyes while you watch the eclipse taking place.