Hello.
I live in the mountains of North Carolina in a valley between two mountain ridges. The sun does not come over the mountains until about an hour after what would be sunrise. My guess is that sun gazing would be a dangerous activity in my location. Am I right?
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Hi. I will try to answer your question.
Sun gazing, or the practice of looking directly at the sun, is considered risky regardless of your location. Even in areas with obstacles, such as mountains, which may delay or diffuse the direct sunlight, there are inherent dangers to this practice.
When the sun rises above the horizon (or in your case, above the mountains), it can still emit intense ultraviolet (UV) rays, which can damage the sensitive tissues of the eyes, even if the sun doesn't feel particularly strong or bright. Extended exposure to these rays without proper protection can result in photokeratitis, or "sunburn of the eye", and can also increase the risk of cataracts and other serious eye conditions.
There are certain periods during sunrise and sunset when the sun's intensity is lower, and some sun gazing advocates argue that these are safer times for the practice. However, there is still significant debate and skepticism around this, and many eye health professionals advise against sun gazing at any time.
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