How to protect your eyes during the "ring of fire" solar eclipse this weekend
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Americans from Oregon to Texas will have the chance to see a rare celestial show this weekend as the "ring of fire" solar eclipse is set to dazzle across sky — but before gazing up, experts say don't look directly at it without proper protection.
"UV rays from the sun are very strong. It can cause damage to the retina, which is a very sensitive area of the eyes responsible for visual acuity or the sharpest point of your vision," Dr. Annie Nguyen, an ophthalmologist with Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, told CBS News.
Annular solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between the sun and Earth while the moon is at the farthest point from Earth, according to NASA. The moon will partially cover the sun as it passes, creating a "ring of fire" effect.
