Are your eclipse glasses safe? How to know if they’ll really protect your eyes during the total solar eclipse

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 […]
Where and how to see the 2024 solar eclipse in San Diego – NBC 7 San Diego

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 […]
How to keep your eyes safe during the solar eclipse

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 […]
Counterfeit eclipse glasses are selling online. Here’s how to spot them

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 […]
How to check if your solar eclipse glasses are real

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 […]
How to photograph a total solar eclipse, according to an expert

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, […]
How to view the eclipse safely

There will be a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The eclipse will pass over parts of Mexico, the US, and Canada, including very close to SE Michigan. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon completely blocks the view of the sun for people in a narrow path across the earth’s surface. But […]
Here’s how to find expert-approved glasses and how to spot fakes – NBC Chicago

The countdown is on – with the total solar eclipse less than a month away. On April 8, millions of Americans in 13 states will find themselves directly on the eclipse’s path of totality. And while the cosmic event brings a lot of excitement, doctors are warning it can also bring permanent eye damage. We’ve […]
Eclipse viewing glasses: How to protect your eyes during the total solar eclipse

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — A stunning total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people across Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8. Astronomers are encouraging everyone within the path to enjoy this rare sight […]