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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.


How can you look at an eclipse without hurting your eyes?

You do NOT directly look at a partial eclipse. For a total eclipse you can look directly at the eclipse, during totality. Once the 'diamond ring' effect is seen you must look away. To observe an elcipse, total ort partial , use a pin-hole camera. A pin-hole camera is two pieces of white card , one with a pin-hole in it. With you back to the sun/eclipse, hold the two cards towards the Sun/Eclipse, with the pin-hole card nearest the Sun/Eclipse. The pin-hole card should project the light on to the second card, so you can see the total/partial eclipse on the second card. It is possible to use welders visor glass, but not recommended. Astronomers use special darkened lenses in order to have direct photographs of the Sun/Eclipse. As mentioned above do NOT look directly at the Sun/Eclipse. You will 'burn' yours eyes out. !!!!!! Blind yourself.!!!!!


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.


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


What the line up during a solar and a lunar eclipse?

Solar eclipse--Sun, moon, Earth Lunar eclipse-- Sun, Earth, moon

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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


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 you look at sun?

no, you cant look right at the sun. it is to strong for you eyes


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.


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.


What would a lunar eclipse look like for an astronaut on the moon?

It would look like a solar eclipse - Earth would cover the Sun.