Wednesday, March 13, 2024

How to make sure your solar glasses are real and safe for the eclipse

From WENY:
On Monday April 8th, 2024... a total solar eclipse will cross over North America. Many people will want to see it but, in order to do so, viewers will need to use protective eye wear.

Solar glasses are the most ideal method for checking out the solar spectacle but there are certain glasses you can use and others that you can’t. When purchasing glasses, you have to pay extra attention to which you’re buying and check if they meet certain requirements. The right glasses contain specific filters and a certain mark that you have to be on the lookout for.

To find out where you can purchase solar glasses of your own, NASA recommends the American Astronomical Society’s website. NASA also provides more on their website for when and where you can view the solar eclipse.