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Observing the Sun can be dangerous if you do not take the proper precautions. An improper viewing of the Sun during an eclipse can lead to the development of blindness or may cause retinal burns.
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Can the eclipse hurt your eyes if you are inside and you don't look at the sun?
No. There is nothing special about the eclipse that will hurt you eyes. Looking directly at the sun without is harmful to your eyes with or without an eclipse. The only reason such warnings come out before an eclipse is because that is the one time when people will be tempted to look at the sun.
Is it harmful to look into a lunar eclipse without protective eye wear?
OK so we all know not to look at Sun? Right? So Does it hurt you to look at the moon. You See The moon Is illuminated when Its Next to earth But a lunar eclipse Is when the moon Is behind earth blocking the moon from Shining. Look at the sun while A Lunar eclipse is happening. its cool But don't look into a solar eclipse because The rays are even stronger when the moon and Sun Are shining at the same time. So no its not harmful to look into a lunar eclipse without protective eye wear
Why is it dangerous to look at the Sun during an eclipse?
The total eclipse only lasts a few seconds, after which the sun will be exposed from behind the moon. If you are staring at the eclipse, in relative darkness, when the sun is exposed your eye could be damaged beyond repair very quickly.
Does a moon completely cover the sun in a total solar eclipse?
Yes, in a total eclipse the Moon does cover the Sun completely. As the Earth, Moon and Sun are constantly moving, the eclipse doesn't last long. It is important that you don't look directly at the eclipse with the naked eye - or your sight could be damaged.
How can you look at an eclipse without hurting your eyes?
Actually it's not safe to look at the sun/moon during a solar eclipse but it is safe to look at the moon during a lunar eclipse. The moon reflects the sun light and makes it even more brighter so you'd be looking at more than just the sun. It does look very pretty and mysterious but it is only safe to look at when wearing special eye protection.I hoped my answer helped.
What is the similarity between the eclipse of the moon and the eclipse of the sun?
solar eclipse-moon blocks out sun-do not look at when occuring lunar eclipse-sun blocks out moon-feel free to look at when ocuring
Why cant you directly look at an eclipse?
The Sun can burn your eyes and make you blind.
What will happen if you look directly in the sun during solar eclipse?
If you look directly at the sun, whether there is an eclipse or not, you may suffer eye damage.
When solar eclipse occurs can we people see sun?
no. you can see some light but you cant see the sun.
When or where can you see the solar eclipse?
there will be a solar eclipse on August 1,2008 but, you cant look at it with out special equipment.
Why every one tell us to not see the sun in solar eclipse?
If you look at the sun in the eclipse it can cause temporary blindness
Why are there eclipse?
A lunar eclipse happens when the earth is between the moon and the sun. The sun's shadow makes the moon look red.
How does the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse look?
it looks like a black sun or moon
What is blocked from your sight on earth in a solar eclipse?
the moon covers the sun so from earth you cant see the sun.
Can the eclipse hurt your eyes if you are inside and you don't look at the sun?
No. There is nothing special about the eclipse that will hurt you eyes. Looking directly at the sun without is harmful to your eyes with or without an eclipse. The only reason such warnings come out before an eclipse is because that is the one time when people will be tempted to look at the sun.
Can you look at sun?
no, you cant look right at the sun. it is to strong for you eyes
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.
