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Why do I sometimes sneeze when I look at the sun? | Almanac.com

Why do I sometimes sneeze when I look at the sun?

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Why do I sometimes sneeze when I look at the sun?
Answer
Regular sneezing occurs when the nerve endings of the mucous membranes in your nose are irritated. The bright light of the sun can have this effect on your nose when the light hits your optic nerve.