Don’t cook your retinas: How to safely watch the solar eclipse

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The eclipse is expected to begin in Northeast Florida at 1:16 p.m. and last until 4:11 p.m., with 90 percent of the sun covered at 2:47 p.m. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

Today’s solar eclipse will be a sight to behold, but it’s important to take precaution. 

So you don’t damage your eyes, use special solar filters or another indirect method to view the phenomenon. 

The Defense Department put out a video on how to safely watch today’s solar eclipse. 

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Mackenzie Wolf is an editorial intern for Military Times.