Without protective gear, looking directly at an eclipse can cause serious damage or scarring to the eyes. “Solar retinopathy is a photochemical injury to your retina,” Dr. Nicole Bajic, a surgical ophthalmologist at the Cleveland Clinic, previously told TIME via email.

Well at least partially. The total lunar eclipse known as the "blood moon" amazed Americans last night as the moon and the sun were on exact opposite sides of Earth. And while another total lunar eclipse won't occur until next year,

There are two types of eclipses—solar eclipses and lunar eclipses. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon. On the other hand, a solar eclips