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Looking Directly at the Solar Eclipse

Trump looked directly at the solar eclipse after being warned not to. Photos captured the moment. Everyone knows not to look directly at an eclipse without proper eye protection.


  • 01August 21, 2017: Looked directly at the solar eclipse
  • 02Had been warned not to look directly at it
  • 03Photos captured the moment
  • 04Basic safety rule: Never look directly at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection
  • 05Can cause permanent eye damage
  • 06Became viral moment and meme

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