Manisha Das
The maximum duration of totality can last up to about 7.5 minutes, but this varies depending on the specific eclipse.
Looking directly at the Sun can cause serious eye damage. Always use solar eclipse glasses or a solar viewer that meets the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard.
Regular sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for viewing a solar eclipse. They do not provide adequate protection.
This can be done by making a small hole in a piece of cardboard and letting sunlight pass through onto a flat surface.
Be aware of the exact timing of the eclipse in your area and ensure that weather conditions will allow for visibility.
It is safe to look at the eclipse without protection only during the brief phase of totality in a total solar eclipse. Make sure you know when this phase occurs in your location.
Eclipses have been recorded throughout history and were often interpreted as omens or significant events.