Question

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(4) What precautions should we take while
observing a solar eclipse?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Solar eclipse:- Also known as the eclipse of the sun, it occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and the earth. As a result, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching the earth’s surface and casts a shadow on it. This occurs on a new moon phase. We can observe up to 5 solar eclipses per year.

Lunar eclipse:- Also known as the eclipse of the moon, it occurs when the earth comes in between the sun and the moon. As a result, the earth blocks the light of the sun from reaching the moon’s surface and casts its shadow on the moon. It occurs on a full moon day. We can observe up to 3 lunar eclipses per year.

Precautions while watching a solar eclipse;

→ Never look at the Sun directly without protective eye gear. Even sunglasses cannot protect your eyes from the damage the Sun's rays can do to them.

→ Always keep your back towards the Sun while looking at a pinhole projection.

→ Do not look at the Sun through the pinhole, binoculars or telescope.