Real or Fake? How to tell if your Eclipse glasses are safe amid phoney versions in US market
With the total solar eclipse on April 8, it’s important to ensure that your eclipse glasses are safe and authentic. There are reports of phoney glasses flooding the US market, ahead of this mega astronomical event. While it may benefit the sellers it can take a toll on your eyesight. Here’s how you can distinguish […]
TJC Earth and Space Science Center director explains how to be sure your eclipse glasses are safe
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – We are almost two weeks away from the Great American Total Solar Eclipse, and as we get closer to this rare event, eclipse glasses will be increasingly harder to find. Because of that, counterfeit, unsafe viewing glasses may be put on the market to fill in the gaps. On Apr. 8, […]
2024 solar eclipse glasses: How to protect eyes, vision when moon blocks out the sun April 8 in Chicago, Illinois
CHICAGO (WLS) — Looking directly into the sun is never recommended. But come eclipse day, that’s all you’ll want to do. “Sunglasses absolutely are not enough,” said Hunter Miller, public observing educator at the Adler Planetarium. Instead, people will need a pair of solar viewers or solar glasses with filters made especially for viewing the […]
How to safely watch the total eclipse. Be careful when you shop for glasses
A total eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime event to see. But the intensity of the sun makes it important to exercise care in how you view the eclipse. Dr. Karen Saland, an ophthalmologist with Texas Health Dallas, explains to KERA’s Sam Baker. During the total eclipse, when it’s obviously just completely dark, there’s no light to […]