Are the Suns rays more dangerous in a solar eclipse then when normally looking at the Sun?
No, the light from the Sun is less damaging during a solar eclipse than normal. The problem is that it is easier to look at the Sun during an eclipse and also your pupils get bigger. So you are somewhat more likely to damage your eyes during an eclipse, even though it is less dangerous in an absolute sense. Dr. Eric Christian (September 2001) • Sun Viewing Safety Is is safe to look at the Sun through fog or clouds? The only time you can safely look at the Sun with the naked eye is during a total eclipse, when the moon completely covers the Sun. There’s a good description of why and other options for viewing the Sun at Eye Safety And Solar Eclipses. Beth Barbier (January 2005) • Who discovered the Sun? Who discovered the Sun and when? Since the Sun is very easy to see in the sky, you can only say the the very first person capable of seeing it was the one who discovered it. Beth Barbier (April 2008) • What Would You Weigh on the Sun? What is the force of gravity at the surface of the Sun
