HOW CAN YOU SAFELY VIEW THE SOLAR ECLIPSE?

The only moment it’s safe to look at the eclipse is during the 2-3 minutes when the sun is completely behind the moon. Before and after that — during the partial eclipse — special eclipse glasses, or welder's goggles, must be worn. That's because the sun’s surface is so bright that if you stare at any portion of it, no matter how small, it produces enough light to permanently damage your retina. Our eyes never evolved to look at the sun without suffering severe damage. Regular sunglasses are also not safe to use. Another tried-and-true method is with an old-school, home-made pinhole camera. Here's how to make one: