Are Solar Eclipses dangerous ?
Solar eclipses are not in the least bit dangerous if observed with proper care. Normally, one cannot look directly at the Sun because it is too bright. But during an eclipse, just before and after totality, it is possible to look directly at the sun without immediate discomfort and this is where the danger lies. You can damage your eyes without knowing it. It is essential to use a safe viewing filter to observe the eclipse as the filter drastically cuts down the strength of the sun’s rays to safe limits. Reduction of the sun’s intensity by factor of 10,000 is recommended. This filter reduces the intensity by a factor of 1,00,000.
