Is it safe to use welding goggles to view the eclipse?

Absolutely not. Welding goggles are designed to protect your eyes from harmful levels of light radiation emitted during welding, not from the intense light of an eclipse. Your best bet is to use proper eclipse-viewing glasses to avoid serious eye damage. Don't get cocky thinking you can just slap on those welding goggles - it's a recipe for disaster. Stay safe and protect those peepers!