Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Seriously, though…don’t look at a solar eclipse without eclipse glasses!! In a matter of minutes, you could damage your vision for a lifetime.

Senior space and physics editor Clara Moskowitz explains why eye damage from unprotected viewing can take days to reveal itself and how you can keep your eyes safe with the proper eclipse glasses.

Read our special 2026 solar eclipse report and follow our live coverage: scientificamerican.com/report/the-2026-solar-eclipse