Why do they say you can't look into an eclipse?

I remember someone telling me that you can’t look into an eclipse, why can’t you exactly?

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Answer #1

A solar eclipse, specifically….during an eclipse, the solar rays are concentrated and can burn your retina.

Answer #2

I figured YOU would answer it! What don’t you know lol?

Answer #3

There’s a lot I don’t know, lol

Answer #4

and of course you would know that you don’t know lol… Darn you Colleen! D:

Answer #5

lol…I can’t win… (◕_◕)

Answer #6

Gah! To… Much… Knowledge…! D: D:

Seriously though, if knowledge was feasible I’m afraid to think of what might happen to you D:

Answer #7

There’s nothing you don’t know, Colleen! Watch, what’s my middle name?

Answer #8

Your mind’s gonna blow one day D:

Answer #9

I don’t know your middle name, lol…but your last name is Carrillo

Answer #10

What have I just finnished?

Answer #11

gasp See?! You know everything! My middle name is IDon’tKnow! Wow, you are a genius!

Answer #12

lol….you people are all nuts

Answer #13

Okay, if you really are a genius, what color is my hair? Hmmmm?

Answer #14

You’re a natural redhead - you know it, lol

Answer #15

What should I put on my walls? Hmmmm??

Answer #16

Okay, now I’m scared.. :O

Answer #17

You can. You SHOULD NOT! Once the sun starts reappearing you can burn your retinas, and already mentioned.

Answer #18

Oh because of the short amount of time it lasts, thanks that explains a lot :P

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