Requirement

1. Hazards, first aid, clothing at night, and looking at the Sun

Required Often forgotten

Four parts. Three are about standing outside in the dark and cold for hours; the fourth is the only part of the badge about daytime, and it is the one that can blind you.

What this is made of

1(a). The most likely hazards, and what to do about them
1(b). First aid for heat and cold, dehydration, bites, stings and eye damage
1(c). Clothing and precautions for observing at night and in the cold
1(d). How to observe the Sun, objects near it, and eclipses SAFELY

Where this step comes from

Astronomy Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 1