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Here’s how to stay safe watching the solar eclipse.

Here’s how to stay safe watching the solar eclipse.
NYT World Wednesday 12 August 2026, 11:29 UTC By Katrina Miller 1 min read
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During a solar eclipse, the only time it is safe to gaze at the sun without equipment is during totality, when the moon completely covers its surface.

During a solar eclipse, the only time it is safe to gaze at the sun without equipment is during totality, when the moon completely covers its surface.
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