

Even worse, you won’t feel it happening, and so you might think your actions aren’t causing any harm or injury. Think of a sunburn, but one that permanently burns the insides of your eyes very quickly.

No, it’s not that simple, but hopefully it helps the point get across. Looking at the sun without proper safety filters will cook your eyeballs. Have you ever went outside during the later morning or early afternoon and felt the sun on your face, arm, neck, back, or other part of your body? You know how your car gets hot if you leave it in the sun? How metal surfaces can be hot to the touch? Most focus on how to make projections of the sun for safe viewing.

There are plenty of articles about how to experience the eclipse without special glasses.
