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How to watch the solar eclipse safely

How to watch the solar eclipse safely
BBC Science Tuesday 11 August 2026, 14:08 UTC 1 min read
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People should take precautions while witnessing the "amazing celestial event", an expert says.

People should take precautions while witnessing the "amazing celestial event", an expert says.
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