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The best eye protection during a solar eclipse is the care to avoid looking at the sun.

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Unlike solar eclipses why are lunar eclipses safe to watch?

During a solar eclipse, one looks towards the Sun, and without proper protection eye damage can be caused. During a lunar eclipse, one looks at the Moon, which is significantly less bright than the Sun.


Is it never safe to watch a solar eclipse with a naked eye?

It is safe to look at a solar eclipse with the naked eye only during totality. At any other time you need proper eye protection.


Is it never safe to watch a solar eclipse with the naked eye?

It is safe to look at a solar eclipse with the naked eye only during totality. At any other time you need proper eye protection.


Is it safe to view a solar eclipse without eye protection?

No it is not.


Is the sun bigger than the moon as you see it?

To the naked eye, yes, in fact the moon blocks out the sun in solar eclipses, and the moon blocks the sun in lunar eclipses. But in real life as viewed with NASA's equipment, no.


Can you look at the moon eclipse?

Yes you can. You only need eye protection for a solar eclipse.


Can we see The moon eclipse without eyes protection tonight?

Yes. You need eye protection for a solar eclipse but not a lunar eclipse.


What should pregnant women do during a solar eclipse?

Look at the Sun through some VERY dark filters (for example, welding glasses), and enjoy. Warning: Do NOT look at the Sun through a telescope, not even with a dar filter. However, you can project the image from a telescope onto a piece of paper.


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.


Why do you need to use hearing and eye protection while shooting?

Firearms are very, very, loud, and can permanently damage your hearing if the proper ear protection is not worn.


What do scientists do to keep themselves safe?

They follow the general rules for keeping safe in a lab. Includes (Not all of them) -Eye protection -Hand protection -Proper disposal of material


What are similarities between solar and lunar eclipses?

The Sun, Moon, and Earth are all aligned in both.