Is it safe to look at a lunar eclipse? The good thing about all types of lunar eclipse is that, unlike a solar eclipse, they are safe to view with the naked eye. This is because lunar eclipses only reflect sunlight - they don't get any brighter than a full Moon, which you've probably safely observed many times before.

Can you look at the lunar eclipse directly?

Best of all, unlike a solar eclipse, lunar eclipses are completely safe to view without special filters. You can observe it with binoculars, a telescope, a telephoto lens, or soak up the celestial show with just your eyes. The bad news is that the sun, Earth, and moon will not be perfectly lined up during this eclipse.

How can I see the lunar eclipse?

To see a lunar eclipse, you need to be on the night side of the Earth while the moon passes through the shadow. The best place to see the eclipse on May 26, 2021, will be the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Australia, the East Coast of Asia and the West Coast of the Americas.