Why this a great time to stare at the sun - with all of the proper eye protection

WNYC News | May 26, 2024

This Memorial Day weekend, many of us have plans for grilling and heading out to the beach. But WNYC's Rosemary Misdary says we should add another item to the list - safe sun-gazing.

Speaking with Weekend Edition host David Furst, she says the sun is very "active" right now. She cautions that before you do anything, it's essential that you use the proper protection for your eyes. If you don't, you could permanently damage your vision. But if you take the right precautions and use the correct filters, there's a lot to see.

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