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Solar eclipse: Does it have harmful health effects?
People around the world are waiting for the first solar eclipse of 2026. This annual astronomical event, also known as a "ring of fire," has many concerns about its potential health effects. Experts have confirmed that there are no harmful rays affecting the body, but the real danger lies in eye damage resulting from looking at the sun without protection. Therefore, following safe viewing practices is essential to prevent solar retinopathy and related vision problems.
What happens during a solar eclipse?
When a solar eclipse occurs, the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking the sunlight. Despite the beauty of the view and the magnificence of the scene, scientists confirm that this phenomenon is purely astronomical, and not a radiation explosion or a cosmic danger.
According to NASA, the moon does not completely cover the sun, and appears smaller due to its distance from it. This makes it appear as a dark disk on top of a larger, brighter disk, forming a thin, brighter ring around it.
Experts confirm that a solar eclipse does not release harmful rays, toxins, or energy waves that damage the body.
Space.com indicates that the eclipse will last for up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds, and the moon is expected to cover 96% of the center of the sun.
What are the serious health effects of a solar eclipse?
The biggest and most real danger during a solar eclipse, which has been medically proven, is looking directly at the sun without protection. Experts believe that even during an eclipse, the ultraviolet rays emitted from the sun can burn the retina, leading to a condition known as solar retinopathy, which causes the following...Blurred vision
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