Solar Eclipse Safety and Viewing

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When is the next total solar eclipse viewable in the US after April 8th, 2024?

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2040

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What medical condition can result from staring at the sun?

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Solar retinopathy

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Solar retinopathy

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A condition where the sun burns a hole in the retina

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

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What is NOT a safe way to view a solar eclipse? Options: Using a pinhole projector, Wearing triple layers of sunglasses, Using official solar viewing glasses, Using a solar filter on a telescope

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Wearing triple layers of sunglasses

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What should you NOT do with solar viewing glasses? Options:

Put them on before looking at the eclipse

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Look through a telescope with them

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Remove them before turning away from the eclipse

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Wear them over regular glasses

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Look through a telescope with them

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What is a pinhole projector used for?

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To view solar eclipses safely

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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When can you safely view a total solar eclipse without protection?

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When the moon completely covers the sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What can happen if you look through a telescope at the sun without a solar filter?

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It can cause eye damage

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What immediate effect might you experience if you accidentally gaze at the sun?

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Pain and discomfort

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What should you do if you notice changes in your vision after viewing a solar eclipse?

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Immediately contact an eye doctor