How to see the total eclipse today?
Looking directly at a solar eclipse can be very damaging to your eyes, unlike a harmless lunar eclipse.
Dr Hill said: “Solar eclipses are one astronomical event that require special care to observe.
“Most importantly, never look at the Sun directly – even when it’s low on the horizon.
“Be sure to protect your eyes by using specially designed eclipse glasses.
“These glasses also allow you to see any sunspots that might be active.”
According to urban myth, 3D glasses of strips of film negatives are safe to look through – but this is absolutely not the case.
Instead, space agency NASA recommends looking for eclipse glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard.
source: express.co.uk