Before you use your special eclipse glasses or a handheld viewer, inspect them for tears, scratches or damage. Throw them away if they have been damaged. Supervise children who are using them to view the eclipse
Editor's note: The eclipse is here! Remember to use safe solar eclipse glasses and other equipment during the partial phases, and soak up the darkness during totality! We're just days away from the total solar eclipse of Aug. 21 , and it's a good time for a refresher course on how ...
April 8, to give fairgoers and visiting guests the opportunity to view the eclipse, the first 5,000 people will receive free glasses. The fairgrounds can accommodate up to 15,000, so anyone wishing to observe the eclipse is encouraged to bring a lawn chair ...
When viewing an annular solar eclipse it is important that you never look directly at the sun without solar eclipse glasses designed for solar viewing. This is because part of the sun is still visible and the sunlight can cause severe damage to your eyes. You can learn more about that with...
The end of the world as we know it? Myths about the solar eclipse The short answer is no. According to NASA, “regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun.” Instead, you’ll want to find special eclipse glasses. These are at least 1,000 times darker ...
Never look directly at the Sunwithout proper eye protection. You can seriously hurt your eyes and even go blind. How to make the best use of solar eclipse glasses Projecting the Sun through binoculars, abox projector, or simply2 pieces of cardboard, is a safe and easy way to see asolar...
While it is safe for those in the path of totality to look at the sun without special glasses during the very brief total eclipse period, at no other time or in areas outside of the totality path is it safe to view without ISO-approved glasses, according toLorne Yudcovitch, OD,in a...
As the eagerly anticipated 2024 Total Solar Eclipse draws near, it's time to prepare for this extraordinary celestial event. From protective glasses to specialized filters for your phone, we've curated a comprehensive list of items to ensure you're ready to witness the magic of the ...
Even if the fog does prevent most skywatchers from viewing the eclipse on Saturday, Fraknoi urged those with eclipse glasses to keep them on hand for the next event only months away on April 8, 2024. "That one will be a total eclipse in a narrow path from Texas to New Englan...
Safely View the Annular Solar Eclipse and Venus Transit...Mark Margolis