How to get free solar eclipse glasses in NYC?

New York City skywatchers should gear up if they plan to peep next week’s solar eclipse. Viewers risk long-lasting damage to their eyes after only seconds of staring at the sun, even during a partial eclipse. Many optometrists have said they see an increase in patients complaining of blind spots or blurred vision after an […]

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 View a Solar Eclipse Safely

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. When they do, safety is key. Staring directly at the sun during a solar eclipse or at any other time can lead to permanent eye damage. The eclipse […]

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 […]

How to photograph April’s solar eclipse, according to NASA

Nikon recently shared some tips on how to photograph April’s total solar eclipse, and NASA is also offering its own ideas. The total solar eclipse will take place on April 8 and folks in the U.S. have a great opportunity to witness this extraordinary celestial event. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon comes […]

How To See The ‘Equinox Eclipse’—With Guaranteed Clear Weather For Totality

Rock arches on Chad’s Ennedi Plateau or “Stone Forest.” getty Today is equinox—when the hours of darkness and daylight are identical across the globe—but in North America, everyone’s thinking about the upcoming total solar eclipse in just over two weeks. However, totality occurs occasionally on the date of the equinox itself. It last happened in […]