NOVA

How to watch the eclipse without burning your eyes

Looking at the sun without eclipse glasses, even when 99% of the Sun is covered by the Moon, can cause retinal damage in your eye. Here’s the science behind why, and how you can protect your eyes.

How to watch the eclipse without burning your eyes

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