Covering of the Hand Tefillin
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Question
Is there an obligation to cover the hand Tefillin when putting it on?
Answer
The Tefillin of the head must be uncovered, as it is written, "And all the peoples of the earth shall see that the name of the Lord is called upon you" — this refers to the Tefillin of the head. However, the Tefillin of the hand must be covered, because it is written, "And it shall be a sign for you, and not for others as a sign."
Source
Gemara in Menachot, page 37b, as well as the ruling of the Mishnah Berurah, Siman 27, Se'if Katan 16 and Se'if Katan 18.