Don't take a selfie of the eclipse! And all the other things you need to know about the celestial spectacular that'll turn day into night this morning
- Skies will darken when the Moon moves between Earth and Sun at 8.30am
- It is first solar eclipse this century and will not happen for another decade
- Observers should not look at Sun directly even if it is covered by clouds
- Standard sunglasses are not a substitute for proper filter viewing glasses
- It is feared risk to eyesight will be greater now everyone has a smart phone
- Selfie fans will damage their sight by holding phones up to capture event
- View will be better the further north you are - best viewpoint is Isle of Lewis
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3003321/Don-t-selfie-eclipse-things-need-know-celestial-spectacular-ll-turn-day-night-morning.html#ixzz3UtwrLPte
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