Solar eclipse 2020: Here's a list of dos and don'ts
A rare celestial event, annular solar eclipse, popularly called as 'ring of fire eclipse' will appear in the sky this Sunday. A solar eclipse is a phenomenon in which the moon gets between the Earth and the sun, thus casting a shadow over the earth
- Jun 21, 2020,
- Updated Jun 21, 2020 11:12 AM IST
A rare celestial event, annular solar eclipse, popularly called as 'ring of fire eclipse' will appear in the sky this Sunday. A solar eclipse is a phenomenon in which the moon gets between the Earth and the sun, thus casting a shadow over the earth. When viewed from Earth a solar eclipse looks like the sun is being covered by a round dark shadow casted by the moon.
Trying to watch the eclipse without the right precaution and protection could permanently damage one's eye. Here is a list of Do's and Don'ts that everybody should be following while viewing the Solar Eclipse.
Dos for watching Solar Eclipse 2020
- If one is an avid observer of the sun then they should invest in a pair of solar viewing glasses.
- Because of the COVID-19 lockdown situation, many may not be able to purchase solar viewing glasses. These people should go for a welder's filter, this is used by welders in fabrication shops to protect against extremely intense light. These sheets are readily available in hardware shops
- However, if one is not able to secure solar viewing glasses or welder sheets, then there is a third option for them. These people can use the pinhole imaging technique. For this, as the name suggests, one makes a pinhole in a cardboard sheet and holds it under the sun, below this one needs to keep a clear white paper. The sun's image should appear on the white paper for watchers.
- Pinhole viewing technique can also be used on walls for the projection of the sun's image for a larger crowd.
Don'ts for watching Solar Eclipse 2020
- Don't look at the eclipse directly with naked eyes
- Ordinary sunglasses should not be used to view the phenomenon.
- Do not look at the reflection of the Sun in the water.
- Do not try to cover glass with lampblack or carbon soot and then try to view the eclipse.
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Also Read: Century's deepest annular solar eclipse on June 21; when, where, and how to watch
Also Read: Solar eclipse on Sunday, June 21: How to watch, its effects, where it'll be visible?
A rare celestial event, annular solar eclipse, popularly called as 'ring of fire eclipse' will appear in the sky this Sunday. A solar eclipse is a phenomenon in which the moon gets between the Earth and the sun, thus casting a shadow over the earth. When viewed from Earth a solar eclipse looks like the sun is being covered by a round dark shadow casted by the moon.
Trying to watch the eclipse without the right precaution and protection could permanently damage one's eye. Here is a list of Do's and Don'ts that everybody should be following while viewing the Solar Eclipse.
Dos for watching Solar Eclipse 2020
- If one is an avid observer of the sun then they should invest in a pair of solar viewing glasses.
- Because of the COVID-19 lockdown situation, many may not be able to purchase solar viewing glasses. These people should go for a welder's filter, this is used by welders in fabrication shops to protect against extremely intense light. These sheets are readily available in hardware shops
- However, if one is not able to secure solar viewing glasses or welder sheets, then there is a third option for them. These people can use the pinhole imaging technique. For this, as the name suggests, one makes a pinhole in a cardboard sheet and holds it under the sun, below this one needs to keep a clear white paper. The sun's image should appear on the white paper for watchers.
- Pinhole viewing technique can also be used on walls for the projection of the sun's image for a larger crowd.
Don'ts for watching Solar Eclipse 2020
- Don't look at the eclipse directly with naked eyes
- Ordinary sunglasses should not be used to view the phenomenon.
- Do not look at the reflection of the Sun in the water.
- Do not try to cover glass with lampblack or carbon soot and then try to view the eclipse.
Also Read: Solar eclipse 2020 live video: Here are latest images and videos of Solar Eclipse 2020
Also Read: Century's deepest annular solar eclipse on June 21; when, where, and how to watch
Also Read: Solar eclipse on Sunday, June 21: How to watch, its effects, where it'll be visible?