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. When viewed from Earth a solar eclipse looks like the sun is being covered by a round dark shadow casted by the moon.

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The Surya Grahan 2020 will be an annular solar eclipse where the moon will cover the sun from the centre leaving the outer rim visible, viewers from Earth will see a rare  'ring of fire' eclipse in the sky.

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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