Can a welding mask protect your eyes while watching an eclipse?
Is It Safe to View an Eclipse or the Sun with a Welding Mask?Yes, you can use a welding mask to safely look at both the sun and an eclipse, but only if the mask has a shade of 12 or higher. A mask with a shade lower than 12 won't provide sufficient protection for your eyes, and many readily available welding masks in stores typically don’t meet this level.