Do you need special glasses to view the 2018 lunar eclipse like you needed for the 2017 solar eclipse? Learn how to safely watch and photograph. read more
There is no danger to the eye in looking directly at a total solar eclipse. However; looking directly at the smallest part of a partial eclipse, including any annular eclipse, is very dangerous and can result in retinal damage. read more
No. Unlike a solar eclipse, which is dangerous to stare at because you're still looking directly toward the sun, a lunar eclipse is safe because you're just looking at the shadow of the Earth falling across the surface of the Moon. It's no more dangerous than just looking at the Moon any other time. read more