How to tell if YOUR solar eclipse glasses are safe as fakes flood Amazon - experts warn regular sunglasses could leave your retinas SCORCHED
11 months, 1 week ago

How to tell if YOUR solar eclipse glasses are safe as fakes flood Amazon - experts warn regular sunglasses could leave your retinas SCORCHED

Daily Mail  

Experts are urging people to check their glasses are safe to view the solar eclipse through - if not, it could lead to people's eyes being torched. Eclipse viewing glasses that block out 99 percent of ultraviolet light have been sold out for weeks in may places, while fakes flooded Amazon, eBay, and Temu. People wear special protective glasses to observe a total solar eclipse in Mazatlan, Mexico April 8, 2024. The only eclipse glasses that are safe to use to view the eclipse are ones that bear the label 'ISO 12312-2' or 'ISO 12312-2:2015.'

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OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren’t. Now what?
11 months, 1 week ago

OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren’t. Now what?

LA Times  

OK, you hopped on the eclipse bandwagon, did your research and viewed the celestial miracle responsibly. Instead of letting the goofy goggles pile up in landfills, they’re collecting them to send around the world so people in Africa, Asia and South and Central America will have a safe way to stare in awe as the moon blots out the sun …

Dozens of social media users claim looking at 2024’s solar eclipse left them with sore eyes (even some who wore glasses) - as Google searches for retina pain spike
11 months, 1 week ago

Dozens of social media users claim looking at 2024’s solar eclipse left them with sore eyes (even some who wore glasses) - as Google searches for retina pain spike

Daily Mail  

Millions of people across North America caught a glimpse of the solar eclipse Monday — some risking damage to their vision to see the rare event. Roughly 100 individuals in the US and Canada reported to eyecare professionals after the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse complaining of eclipse-related retina damage, according to an informal survey for the American Astronomical Society. …

Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare total solar eclipse to shadow North America today, check details here
11 months, 1 week ago

Solar Eclipse 2024: Rare total solar eclipse to shadow North America today, check details here

The Hindu  

Eclipse spectators are staked out their spots across three countries as a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on April 8. In a total solar eclipse, the moon passes between the sun and Earth, entirely covering the face of the sun along a small path of our planet’s surface. In the diamond ring phase, a single bright spot …

Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond
11 months, 1 week ago

Your last-minute guide to enjoying the solar eclipse — in L.A. and beyond

LA Times  

People wearing protective eye glasses watch a solar eclipse at Griffith Observatory in 2017. Total eclipse : Midday darkness will be cast on a sliver of states, including Texas, Illinois, Ohio and New York — but there won’t be any “totality” in Los Angeles. Lifestyle 6 excellent L.A. spots to watch the awe-inspiring solar eclipse Whether you’re a science nerd …

Real or Fake? How to tell if your Eclipse glasses are safe amid phoney versions in US market
11 months, 1 week ago

Real or Fake? How to tell if your Eclipse glasses are safe amid phoney versions in US market

Hindustan Times  

With the total solar eclipse on April 8, it's important to ensure that your eclipse glasses are safe and authentic. Fake Eclipse glasses flood the US market On March 22, The American Astronomical Society found evidence and reports of “counterfeit and fake” flooding the market ahead of the big astronomical event. How to tell if your Eclipse glasses are real …

Total solar eclipse to plunge much of North America into darkness on Monday
11 months, 1 week ago

Total solar eclipse to plunge much of North America into darkness on Monday

The Independent  

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Preparing for Monday’s solar eclipse: What you need to do to watch safely
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Preparing for Monday’s solar eclipse: What you need to do to watch safely

LA Times  

A child uses special glasses to watch from San Antonio last year as the moon moves in front of the sun during a solar eclipse. How to safely watch the eclipse The first rule of a solar eclipse is, don’t look at the sun without specialized eclipse glasses or a solar viewers. Where to get eclipse glasses Several branches of …

The 2024 Solar Eclipse Is Coming: Here's Everything You Need To Know
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The 2024 Solar Eclipse Is Coming: Here's Everything You Need To Know

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING For a few brief minutes on Monday, a total solar eclipse will blanket sky-gazers across the contiguous U.S. in a stunning astronomical spectacle that won’t happen again for another 20 years. While partial solar eclipses occur at least twice annually, the chance to see a total solar eclipse like the one on Monday is rare. Where To …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Looking at a Solar Eclipse can be dangerous without Eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Looking at a Solar Eclipse can be dangerous without Eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Hindustan Times  

Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. Where to find Eclipse glasses Since counterfeit glasses abound, consider purchasing glasses from a local science museum or order online from a seller cleared on the American Astronomical Society’s website. Old Eclipse glasses from the …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: How to watch the rare celestial event safely, avoid fake glasses in US
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: How to watch the rare celestial event safely, avoid fake glasses in US

Hindustan Times  

With March coming to a close, skygazers are gearing up for April's rare celestial event. Always wear protective eclipse glasses According to NASA, the only safe moment to watch the eclipse with the naked eye is “when the moon completely obscures the sun’s bright face — during the brief and spectacular period known as totality.” However, as totality is only …

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. Where to find eclipse glasses Since counterfeit glasses abound, consider purchasing glasses from a local science museum or order online from a seller cleared on the American Astronomical Society’s website. Old eclipse glasses …

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking at a solar eclipse can be dangerous without eclipse glasses. Here’s what to know

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Where to find eclipse glasses Since counterfeit glasses abound, …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why are solar eclipse glasses mandatory for viewing this rare celestial event?
1 year ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Why are solar eclipse glasses mandatory for viewing this rare celestial event?

Hindustan Times  

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The rare celestial event is slated to take place a few weeks away and we cannot keep calm already. A total solar eclipse happens when the sun, earth and the moon are completely in alignment with each other, where the moon comes between the earth and the sun. A day before the total solar eclipse, the …

Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8
1 year ago

Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8

NPR  

Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses before April 8 Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images The total solar eclipse is this Monday. One way would be to nab a pair of special solar eclipse glasses and to make sure they're the real deal. Since it's been seven years since the last solar …

Solar eclipse glasses: Why you need them, and why you should buy them right now.
1 year ago

Solar eclipse glasses: Why you need them, and why you should buy them right now.

Slate  

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Of course, a cardinal rule of day-to-day life still applies to eclipses: You must absolutely not look at the sun directly—even if it’s partially obscured by the moon. Safe eclipse glasses come with a certified label ISO 12312-2, which stands for International Organization of Standardization. I myself was …

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: When, where, and how to watch
1 year, 1 month ago

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: When, where, and how to watch

India Today  

Attention to all stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts! WHEN AND WHERE: On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, starting in the South Pacific Ocean. Here's how to enjoy the show safely: Use certified solar eclipse glasses: These specially designed glasses filter out harmful solar radiation, allowing you to view the …

Solar Eclipse 2023: Where to see the ‘Ring of Fire’ in US
1 year, 5 months ago

Solar Eclipse 2023: Where to see the ‘Ring of Fire’ in US

Hindustan Times  

An annular solar eclipse or the “Ring of Fire” will be visible in most of North and South America for the first time since 2012 on Saturday, October 14. The period of annularity, when the “ring of fire” effect is visible, will last around 5 minutes and at that time, the point of maximum coverage for people in Eugene, Oregon, …

Solar Eclipse 2023: Safe ways to watch solar eclipse
1 year, 5 months ago

Solar Eclipse 2023: Safe ways to watch solar eclipse

Hindustan Times  

Solar Eclipse 2023: The spectacular phenomenon of Solar Eclipse is awaited. Solar Eclipse 2023: Safe ways to watch solar eclipse People in the Western Hemisphere will be able to witness the event – people in India will not be able to see this Solar Eclipse. Click to join Solar Eclipse glasses: We always have a pair of Solar Eclipse glasses …

Annular solar eclipse 2023 precautions: 10 things to NEVER do as you watch the impressive ‘ring of fire’ spectacle
1 year, 5 months ago

Annular solar eclipse 2023 precautions: 10 things to NEVER do as you watch the impressive ‘ring of fire’ spectacle

Hindustan Times  

Sky lovers and astronomers are on the edge as this October promises a specific type of solar eclipse - an annular eclipse - that creates a "ring of fire" effect, which can be an exciting and visually stunning spectacle to watch. Annular solar eclipse 2023 precautions: 10 things to NEVER do as you watch the impressive ‘ring of fire’ spectacle …

Memphis-area company making solar eclipse viewing glasses
1 year, 9 months ago

Memphis-area company making solar eclipse viewing glasses

Associated Press  

BARTLETT, Tenn. — Next year, North America will see one of the largest and most impressive solar eclipses in living memory. Bartlett-based American Paper Optics is the world’s largest 3D optics company as well as the largest supplier of safe solar eclipse glasses. The company, founded in 1990, sold 45 million pairs of eclipse glasses before the 2017 solar eclipse …

Safe to watch solar eclipse with sunglasses? Here's what NASA says
2 years, 4 months ago

Safe to watch solar eclipse with sunglasses? Here's what NASA says

Hindustan Times  

Certain parts of the world - including India - will witness the year’s last solar eclipse on Tuesday. But at times, as on Tuesday, the Sun, Moon and Earth will almost be on the same plane resulting in the moon appearing to cover the Sun partially for a period of time causing a partial Solar Eclipse,” he was quoted as …

Eclipse blindness: Why it is dangerous to watch solar eclipse with naked eyes
2 years, 4 months ago

Eclipse blindness: Why it is dangerous to watch solar eclipse with naked eyes

India Today  

For the first time in over a decade, a partial solar eclipse will be seen over India and will not be seen again for another 10 years. While viewing a total solar eclipse normally doesn't cause any harm, watching a partial solar eclipse through naked eye can badly damage the eyes. READ | Partial solar eclipse to be visible in …

Wear solar specs or make a viewer to safely watch eclipse
7 years, 6 months ago

Wear solar specs or make a viewer to safely watch eclipse

Associated Press  

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Solar glasses are a must for safe viewing of Monday’s total solar eclipse, the first to span coast to U.S. coast in 99 years. There should be absolutely no peeking without eclipse glasses or other certified filters except during the two minutes or so when the moon completely blots out the sun, called totality. Wherever there’s …

Be Smart: A Partial Eclipse Can Fry Your Naked Eyes
7 years, 7 months ago

Be Smart: A Partial Eclipse Can Fry Your Naked Eyes

NPR  

Be Smart: A Partial Eclipse Can Fry Your Naked Eyes Enlarge this image toggle caption Tim Graham/Getty Images/Haakon Mosvold Larsen/AFP/Getty Images Tim Graham/Getty Images/Haakon Mosvold Larsen/AFP/Getty Images The day of the long-awaited coast-to-coast solar eclipse has arrived — and if history is any guide, it's likely that somebody's eyes are going to get hurt. Sponsor Message You really can get …

Amazon is offering refunds on unverified eclipse glasses bought from the website in US
7 years, 7 months ago

Amazon is offering refunds on unverified eclipse glasses bought from the website in US

Firstpost  

Amazon is offering refunds to customers who purchased eclipse glasses and has warned them not to use the spectacles to view the total solar eclipse E-commerce giant Amazon is offering refunds to customers who purchased eclipse glasses from the platform and warned them not to use the spectacles to view the total solar eclipse that will occur on August 21. …

Planning To Watch The Eclipse? Here's What You Need To Protect Your Eyes
7 years, 7 months ago

Planning To Watch The Eclipse? Here's What You Need To Protect Your Eyes

NPR  

Planning To Watch The Eclipse? "Unfortunately, I think it is probably true that during every solar eclipse, there's bound to be somebody who does get hurt," says Chou. "That crescent of sun is glowing every bit as brightly as it would on a day when there isn't a solar eclipse," he says. Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of American …

Solar eclipse pictures: Tips for photographers
7 years, 7 months ago

Solar eclipse pictures: Tips for photographers

CNN  

Editor’s Note: For complete coverage of the Eclipse of the Century go to cnn.com/eclipse. Fred Espenak The last time anyone saw a total solar eclipse in the United States was on February 26, 1979. To get some tips on photographing eclipses, CNN spoke by phone with Fred Espenak, a retired NASA astrophysicist and photographer popularly known as Mr. Eclipse. Mr. …

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