How do you safely view a lunar eclipse?

Answer 1

Precautions must be taken to avoid damage to the eyes while observing a solar eclipse ...

an eclipse of the sun.

No such caution is required while viewing a lunar eclipse. You can freely look at the moon

as much as you wish, whether or not it's in the process of being eclipsed, provided, of course,

that your attention is not required elsewhere ... on the road ahead of your car, for example.

Answer 2

Basically, because the moon (lunar eclipse) is not the sun (solar eclipse).

The moon does not generate any energy -- it absorbs most of what it receives from the sun, and reflects just a tiny fraction of it. (The moon is a lousy mirror.) So when one looks at the moon, with the naked eye or through binoculars or a telescope, and then observes that the Earth is eclipsing the Sun's light on the moon, it is safe to do so -- it does not harm the eye.

Viewing a solar eclipse is an entirely different thing: The sun generates raw powerful energy in the form of electromagnetic waves (visible light, UV light, IR light, radio waves, etc.). It is dangerous to look at the sun with the naked eye, and even worse with binos or a scope. For safe methods to view a solar eclipse, see solar-eclipse-3

Answer 3

A lunar eclipse is safer to look at, as it happens when the earth passes between the sun and the moon, and the earth casts a shadow over the moon. Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is when an observer is not looking directly at the sun - which is dangerous to the observers eyesight as during a solar eclipse.

Answer 4

To safely view a lunar eclipse, simply step outside and look up at the Moon as it moves into Earth's shadow. Unlike a solar eclipse, it is safe to view a lunar eclipse with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope as there is no risk of eye damage. Enjoy the beautiful sight of the Moon as it passes through the Earth's shadow during the eclipse.

Answer 5

Because you're not looking at the sun. You're only looking

at a rock, that's either lit up or else in shadow.

Answer 6

because people are mad

Answer 7

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