(08-20-2017, 09:02 PM)Canard Wrote: It goes without saying, but since nobody's said it yet, you're not supposed to look directly at it at all, if you don't have special glasses.
Now I'm not trying to play devils advocate, but since I'm not a doctor, just some clarification....
I have looked at the sun in my life, but I don't think I have ever stared at the sun. If someone were to take cursory glances at the eclipse, I'd assume this was safe. [Normally there is nothing compelling to watch in order to stare, the eclipse being an exception].
Am I right, or is the sunlight peeking out from behind the sun more lethal than normal sunlight?
Coke
EDIT : As I typed I see ViewFromThe42 explained the difference. Thanks!