Solar Eclipse 2024: Here are the tips you should follow to view first Surya Grahan of 2024

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Do's and don'ts to follow on the day of Total Solar Eclipse:

• Modern technology not only offers scientists a rare chance to study the Sun and its impact on Earth but also allows everyone to document this phenomenon with their phones and cameras. Whether you're an amateur photographer or a seasoned selfie enthusiast, here are some helpful tips for capturing a solar eclipse.

• You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.)

• As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun.
• Even during a partial or annular eclipse, or during the partial phases of a total eclipse, the Sun will be very bright. If you are watching an entire eclipse, you may be in direct sunlight for hours. Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing to prevent skin damage.

• When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, which happens before and after totality, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are not regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun

• Always inspect your eclipse glasses or