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How can a solar eclipse blind you?
I was wondering if you could tell me how a solar eclipse can blind you.
During a solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, causing the sun to become partially or fully blocked. However, some of the sun's harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays can still reach your eyes, even if the sun is mostly covered. If you look directly at the sun or the eclipse without proper eye protection, these rays can damage your retina and lead to permanent vision loss or blindness.