One must not watch the eclipse through smartphones, camera viewfinders, binoculars or telescopes. Exposure without proper eye protection can cause ‘eclipse blindness’ or retinal burns, also known as solar retinopathy. (Photo | Ponmalar, EPS) 
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This is how India viewed this decade's last solar eclipse

The solar eclipse, which occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, began at around 8:17 am and continued till 10:57 am.

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