UV radiation from the sun can damage the eyes, causing conditions like surfer’s eye, cataracts and even rare types of cancer. Look for sunglasses with 100 percent UV protection to keep your eyes ...

The sun is a great skywatching target but you should NEVER look at it without protection. Here we explain how to view the sun safely and what to look out for.

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Almost two weeks ago, it was the moon that dazzled spectators.This week, it will be the sun.. On Saturday, March 29, the northeastern United States and Canada will witness a partial solar eclipse ...

Millions of Americans may have the chance to witness a partial solar eclipse on March 29, when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, temporarily obscuring part of the solar disk.

Scientists say Saturday’s solar event will be most visible in the northeastern United States, Greenland and eastern Canada, as well as parts of Europe, Asia and Africa.