How to Watch the Eclipse Safely Without Solar Glasses
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Today, people in the UK can see a big eclipse. An eclipse happens when the Moon moves in front of the Sun. The Moon blocks the light from the Sun. This is the best eclipse in the UK since 1999.
People across Europe can also see the eclipse. Many people want to watch it. But you must not look at the Sun with your eyes. This can hurt your eyes very badly.
The best way to watch is with solar glasses. These are special dark glasses. They stop the Sun's light from hurting your eyes. But not everyone has solar glasses.
There are other ways to watch the eclipse safely. You do not need solar glasses for these ways. You can watch the eclipse without any danger to your eyes.
Many people are excited about this eclipse. It does not happen very often. People want to see this special moment in the sky.
Vocabulary3 words
- eclipse
- when the Moon covers the Sun
- Europe
- a big area with many countries, like the UK, France, Germany
- solar glasses
- special dark glasses for looking at the Sun
Quiz
Answer key
1. The Moon blocks the Sun 2. 1999 3. No
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Today, people in the UK can see a big _____.
An eclipse happens when the Moon moves in front of the _____.
This is the best eclipse in the UK since _____.
People across _____ can also see the eclipse.
You must not look at the _____ with your eyes.
This can hurt your eyes very _____.
The best way to watch is with solar _____.
These are special dark _____.
But not everyone has solar _____.
There are other ways to watch the eclipse _____.
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