By Maro · Egypt Planners · Last updated: June 2026 · Eclipse data: NASA
Critical Safety Warning
Looking directly at the Sun -- even for a few seconds -- can cause permanent eye damage or blindness. The only time it is safe to look at the Sun without protection is during the brief period of totality, when the Moon completely blocks the solar disk.
The Science of Solar Eye Safety
The Sun emits intense visible light, ultraviolet radiation, and infrared radiation. During partial phases of an eclipse, the Sun remains bright enough to cause solar retinopathy -- permanent damage to the retina's light-sensitive cells.