UK warns public to view eclipse with colander
The UK government and health agencies have issued safety guidance ahead of a partial solar eclipse visible across the country on 12 August, when the moon will block most sunlight and cover up to about 95% of the sun in the South West. The UKHSA warns that permanent retinal damage can occur within seconds and ordinary sunglasses are inadequate; certified eclipse glasses marked ISO 12312-2 or projection methods such as pinhole viewers, colanders or leaf shadows are recommended. Royal Museums Greenwich notes this is the most complete eclipse since 1999 and will livestream the event.
Eclipse viewing can cause permanent retinal damage within seconds.
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A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on 12 August. Officials warn about eye damage because past eclipses caused vision problems. People can use certified glasses or projection methods, and the Royal Observatory will…
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