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How to safely watch the total solar eclipse

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Friday, July 28, 2017
How to safely watch the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse

When viewing the solar eclipse, you must protect your eyes before totality and afterwards. Looking directly at the Sun is very harmful to your eyes.

Accuweather explains how to safely watch each phase of the August 21 total solar eclipse.

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