(CNN) – If you plan to watch Monday’s total solar eclipse, you need to check to make sure you don’t have fake glasses first. Here’s how to tell if your glasses are real or fake. In this photo, the glasses on the top are fake. The ones on the bottom are real.(American Astronomical Society) In … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Sky-gazers across North America are in for a treat on April 8 when a total solar eclipse will pass over Mexico, the United States and Canada. The event will be visible to millions — including 32 million … Read more
Those of us in the Houston area Monday may be dealing with an obscured view of the total solar eclipse, but regardless of the weather – you can still share in the moment when afternoon skies temporarily darken as the moon blocks the face of the sun. Here are the live experiences we’re offering on … Read more
If you can’t get your hands on a pair of solar eclipse glasses, experts say there are still ways to enjoy the event safely. There are also unsafe alternatives, including wearing your normal sunglasses — or even stacking two or three. “There’s no amount of sunglasses that people can put on that will make up … Read more
The 2024 total solar eclipse is almost here — and if you’re hoping to get a glimpse of the phenomenon, it’s best to make sure that you have real, working eclipse glasses that can protect your eyes. Here’s what to know about eclipse glasses and how to check that they are safe to use. Are … Read more
San Diegans will want to pause and look up on April 8, 2024, (but not without their safety glasses). A total solar eclipse will darken a strip of North America for the last time in 20 years, and San Diego will get to experience part of it. The eclipse will first darken Mexico as the … Read more
How to keep your eyes safe during the solar eclipse – CBS News Watch CBS News More than 31 million Americans live in the path of next week’s solar eclipse, but watching it could threaten your eyesight if you’re not taking proper precautions. Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia … Read more
Glasses should be worn before and after the eclipse to avoid eye damage AAS: Counterfeit eclipse glasses are ‘polluting the marketplace’ Authentic glasses are labeled ‘ISO 12312-2’ with an ISO certification label (NewsNation) — Scammers are trying to sell counterfeit solar eclipse glasses ahead of next Monday’s event. During the solar eclipse, the moon will move … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — As the total solar eclipse, occurring across Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8, draws near, experts are reminding spectators to grab a pair of eclipse glasses to view the celestial event … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — Getting to see even one total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence. Photographer Stan Honda has three under his belt. His first experience took place in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, … Read more