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    🔴We're LIVE from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Spain - join us until 20:45 CEST as we show the total solar eclipse as it happens! Watch here 👉 youtube.com/live/DRDx2xDR8… or here watch.esa.int/Two/ 🚨⚠️ Only use certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2) to
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    🚨Getting ready to view the total solar eclipse? ⚠️Never look directly at the sun! 👇Please take care of your eyes and follow these important safety rules
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    Aug 8
    ⚠️ Safety first ⚠️ If you're getting ready to observe the total solar eclipse on 12 August, please follow safety rules: 🚨 use only certified eclipse glasses (ISO 12312-2)  🚨 do not look through devices without a special solar filter Check out the safety list below!
    A screenshot from our edu kit presenting safety rules for observing the total solar eclipse. You can access the list at pages 7 and 8 from the kit. Download PDF at https://cesar.esa.int/download.php?Id=4144&N=77047198
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    🤔What is a total solar eclipse? 🔜A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth. The Moon blocks light from the Sun and casts a shadow on Earth. 🌑A total solar eclipse is visible from within the region of full shadow behind the Moon,
    Diagram showing how a total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow onto Earth.