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Total Solar Eclipse, How to Observe a Solar Eclipse, CAUTION, Sun Warning

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type of eclipse, the Moon is a smaller apparent size than the Sun and cannot completely block the Sun. As a result, the Sun's entire edge, or annular region, is still visible around the Moon. A Total Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, blocking the entire solar disk. During this type of eclipse, the Moon and Sun overlap completely and observers located in the shadows darker umbra region will experience "totality". During "totality", or maximum blockage, the daytime sky can noticeably darken in a matter of minutes. This is the most prized of all solar eclipses and few people see this in their lifetime. The partial, annular, and total solar eclipses are events you don't want to miss! How to Observe a Solar Eclipse: CAUTION: NEVER look through your telescope at or near the Sun until the solar filter is securely installed at the front of the telescope. Please read the following instructions fully and keep them in mind before observing the Sun. Always use caution when viewing at or near the Sun. Adult Supervision is required. To view the solar eclipse, make sure you have the front EclipseView solar filter installed. Never look at the Sun without the solar filter installed or severe damage to your eye can occur, including blindness. The view through the EclipseView Solar filter should be comfortable, and not Total Solar Eclipse Sun Warning 19 18

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type of eclipse, the Moon is a smaller apparent size than the Sun and cannot
completely block the Sun.
As a result, the Sun’s entire edge, or annular region,
is still visible around the Moon.
A
Total Solar Eclipse
occurs when the Moon passes directly in front of the
Sun, blocking the entire solar disk. During this type of eclipse, the Moon and
Sun overlap completely and observers located in the shadows darker umbra
region will experience “totality”. During “totality”, or maximum blockage, the
daytime sky can noticeably darken in a matter of minutes.
This is the most
prized of all solar eclipses and few people see this in their lifetime.
The partial, annular, and total solar eclipses are events you don’t want to miss!
How to Observe a Solar Eclipse:
CAUTION:
NEVER look through your telescope at or near the Sun until the
solar filter is securely installed at the front of the telescope.
Please read the
following instructions fully and keep them in mind before observing the Sun.
Always use caution when viewing at or near the Sun. Adult Supervision is
required.
To view the solar eclipse, make sure you have the front EclipseView solar
filter installed. Never look at the Sun without the solar filter installed or severe
damage to your eye can occur, including blindness.
The view through the EclipseView Solar filter should be comfortable, and not
Total Solar Eclipse
Sun Warning
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