Looking at the Sun at any time is potentially dangerous and can result in serious eye damage or blindness.

The safest way to view the Sun is indirectly using a projection method:

pinhole projection 

mirror projection

You may view the Sun directly only through a special filter made for safe solar viewing.

Solar Filter

If you are not certain a filter is approved and safe or you have any other doubts - DO NOT USE IT.

Using a Solar Filter

Before using a solar filter:

1. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

2. Make sure filters have a "CE" mark approved for direct solar viewing. Be alert for forgeries.

3. Check filters carefully for any damage.

4. DO NOT use filters if they are scuffed, scratched or have holes in them.

How to use a solar filter:

Hold the special filter firmly over both your eyes BEFORE looking up at the Sun, and don’t remove it until AFTER looking away. The Sun should look quite dim and the sky should be completely black - if this is not the case then DO NOT USE THE FILTER.

• DO NOT look at the Sun through any optical instrument, e.g. telescope, binoculars or camera (even if you are wearing special filters).

• DO NOT view the Sun through sunglasses, or filters made of photographic film, photographic filters, crossed polarisers, gelatin filters, compact disks or smoked glass.

• DO make sure that children are supervised at all times.