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Adults and children across the country will be watching for a rare celestial event on Aug. 21. A total eclipse will be visible for one to two minutes within a narrow 70-mile-wide path through the middle of the U.S., and a partial eclipse will be visible from the remainder of the country.

Dr. William Brown, a Mayo Clinic optometrist, says staring directly at the sun can be damaging to your eyes, but by using specifically designed eclipse glasses, you and your family should be able to thoroughly enjoy this opportunity. Dr. Brown says the only time the sun can be viewed without these proper safety glasses will be during total eclipse — that short time when the moon covers the sun completely. Dr. Brown recommends visiting the American Astronomical Society for a listing of reputable vendors of approved safety eclipse glasses.

Other safe viewing options include pinhole projectors and the darkest welding filters, specifically welding shade number 14.

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