Health Warning Issued To Anyone Watching Tonight’s Solar Eclipse
Summary
Millions of people in parts of the United States and Europe will see a solar eclipse today. Health experts warn that looking directly at the sun during the eclipse without proper eye protection can cause serious and permanent eye damage.Key Facts
- NASA says looking directly at the sun during any partial eclipse without special glasses is unsafe.
- Using binoculars, telescopes, or cameras without correct solar filters can quickly cause severe eye injury.
- The sun remains very bright even when mostly covered by the moon during a partial eclipse.
- Damage to the eye’s retina from looking at the sun can happen without any pain and may show symptoms hours later.
- Symptoms of eye damage include blurred vision, blind spots, and color problems; damage can be permanent.
- The UK Health Security Agency also warns that damage can occur within seconds and people might not know it is happening.
- The only total solar eclipse in 2026 will be visible along a narrow path through northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, northern Spain, and part of Portugal.
- Most of Europe, Northwest Africa, Canada, and parts of the northern United States will see a partial eclipse and need to wear certified eclipse glasses.
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