b"How Do I View An Eclipse Safely?The only safe way to look directly at the sun during an eclipse is through special-purpose solar filters, like eclipse glasses or handheldsolar viewers.Remember the only safe time to look at the sun without solar filters is during the 2-4 minutes of total eclipse. It is never safe to lookat the sun without solar filters during any other phases of the eclipse, or if you are viewing a partial or annular eclipse.Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun. Solar filters should have:An ISO 12312-2:2015 certificationThe manufacturer's name and address printed somewhere on the productDo not use solar filters that are:Missing ISO certification informationTorn, scratched, or have wrinkled lensesComing loose from their framesMade before 2015Using Eclipse Filters CorrectlyRead and follow the instructions printed on or packaged with the solar filter. Always supervise children using solar filters. To look atthe sun during the eclipse, follow these general steps:Inspect your solar filter before use - if scratched or damaged, discard it and find a new filter. Before looking at the sun, put on your eclipse glasses or hold your handheld solar viewer up to your eyes.After viewing the sun with your solar filter, turn away from the sun before removing. Do not remove your solar filter while looking at thesun.If you are within the path of totality, you can remove your solar filter only when the moon completely covers the sun's face and itsuddenly gets very dark. As soon as the bright sun begins to reappear, reapply your solar viewer to glance at the remaining partialphases.This document does not constitute medical advice. Readers with questions should contact a qualified eye-care professional.To learn more about eclipses visit:science.nasa.gov/eclipses"