Eclipse Viewing

Space

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, briefly blocking some or all of the Sun’s light. When this alignment happens in the sky above the United...

science-and-technology

Looking directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse, can cause solar retinopathy, a form of retinal burn that may temporarily or permanently affect vision. The Sun’s ultraviol...

Science & Nature

Looking at the eclipse, even briefly, can blind you or cause lasting vision loss because the Sun’s intense light can burn delicate retinal cells. During a partial eclipse, the...