BBC News issues urgent seven word on-screen warning in dramatic eclipse build-up

New ArticlesBbcBBC News issue seven word on-screen eclipse warning18:39, 12 Aug 2026Updated 18:42, 12 Aug 2026BBC News featured a serious seven-word onscreen warning during its 6:00 broadcast ahead of tonight's exciting and much talked about solar eclipse.‌As host Sophie Raworth discussed the best spots to view the extraordinary event and how to watch it safely, the BBC echoed the warning of many with an onscreen graphic reading reading "WARNING: Do not look directly at the sun".‌The instructions comes as Brits scrabble for specialised 'eclipse glasses' to view the phenomena. Looking at an eclipse without them can cause permanent retina damage, and should be avoided in all circumstances by children and adults.‌This warning was given live on air Even makeshift protective gear is not reccome