2012 Solar Eclipse

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

And when I say *safe, I mean I certainly hope so. .

Actually, from what I understand the UV A rays that cause eye damage easily penetrate clouds. The UV B rays, and visible light spectrum are partially blocked, and while these are what causes discomfort, it's the UV A that can burn your skin, cause cancer, and also cause eye damage. Sorry.