Why is it dangerous to look at the sun during a solar eclipse?

Question

Why is it dangerous to look at the sun during a solar eclipse?

Answer 1

The suns to bright

Answer 2

Its dangerous to look at the sun normally, during an eclipse the light is intesified, thus causing damage to your retinas.  Ever hear of sun spots?

Answer 3

It is dangerous because the lens in your eye focuses the sun to your retina much like a magnifying glass would on paper.  You can start paper on fire that way and in the eye, your retina could be burnt which would result in permanent damage.

Answer 4

It is very dangerous to look at the sun even during a partical eclipse. You can only see the sun when it's totally covered.

Answer 5

sun can damage your eyes most at the time of a eclipse as excess of uv rays reach your eyes damaging your eyes

Answer 6

Definately advise NOT to do it.

The glare is still impose irrevserable damage to eyes.

Answer 7

it´s always dangerous to look at the sun.