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Last Post 3/20/2008 10:26 AM by  Christina Cohen
solar eclipse
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3/20/2008 9:47 AM

    Tammy (LM)

    Does it hurt if look at a total solar eclipse during its total phase?


    Christina Cohen



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    3/20/2008 10:26 AM

    Hi Tammy,

    Yes, it is safe to look at the Sun during an eclipse during totality (when the photosphere of the Sun is completely blocked by the Moon). However, this only happens for a short time and only for total eclipses (most people will be in locations where the eclipse is partial and not total). So, I would not recommend trying it.

    Best,

    Christina



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