As a community, I think we've learned from the last time we had an eclipse. In 2017, places sold out of eclipse glasses everywhere way before the event, but this time around, people seem to be planning ahead. There are places where you can get glasses for cheap or even for free. Ph...
Public libraries across the United States will distribute more than 2 million pairs of free eclipse glasses to skywatchers for the total solar eclipse that will sweep over the country on Aug. 21, 2017. The glasses will be provided by a major outreach program initiated by the Space Science ...
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- When the moon passes between the sun and the Earth on Monday, April 8, it'll be tempting to look directly at the sky for a good look at the eclipse. But looking at asolar eclipsewithout proper eye protection candamage your eyes. According to NASA, "Viewing an...
Those within the path of totality will see — withISO-certified solar eclipse glassesfor safety hopefully — the moon completely cover the the sun and the world go dark,according to NASA. Those outside of the path of totality in the contiguous United States, including New Jersey residents...
CBS News previously reported that NASA supports the American Astronomical Society's work, though the space agency does not maintain its own list of vendors. The ISO, the body that established the international standard for eclipse glasses, also sells them on its website. ...
FREE ECLIPSE GLASSES: Stop by any Warby Parker storefront between April 1 and April 8 to score free eclipse glasses, while supplies last.Credit: Warby Parker Free solar eclipse glasses at all U.S. locations beginning on April 1 (while supplies last) Learn More ...
If you’re wearing eclipse glasses, you’ll still want to look away every few minutes. NASA warns that "staring at the Sun for minutes at a time even with proper filters can still overheat the tissues and fluids in the eye," which can be dangerous. So even though it’s riveting to ...
At the end of totality, when Baily’s beads appear on the other side of the Moon,eclipse glasses must be put back on. The points of light known as Baily’s beads are named for the 19th-century astronomer Francis Baily. ©NASA/Aubrey Gemignani ...
Looking to catch a glimpse of the 2024 total eclipse? We talked to experts to find the best solar eclipse glasses for protecting your eyesight.
In our dashboard, you’ll see the data showing that total eclipses—when the moon fully blocks the sun—are rare compared to partial or annular eclipses. Note that this data set covers five millennia—thanks, NASA! For context, a partial eclipse is when the moon covers only part of the...