On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass over portions of Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. While a path of totality that traverses San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, Indianapolis, Buffalo, most locations in the U.S. will feature at least a 50% eclipse of the sun. That means a lot of Americans will be trying to experience the eclipse, whether it be by viewing it directly and/or taking photos or videos of the eclipse as I did in August 2017.
The main focus of eclipse viewing is to do it safely. In short, you should never look directly at the sun because it can damage your eyes. However, with the right eclipse glasses and the proper use of them, you can safely watch the eclipse. Read Safe Viewing of Solar Eclipses and Watching a Solar Eclipse Without the Right Filters Can Cause Eye Damage for additional information.
If you have concluded that you will buy solar eclipse glasses, and if you’ve paid attention to the references above, you know not to trust just any pair of eclipse glasses. The American Astronomical Society has a list of vetted suppliers. Make your your eclipse glasses are made by a supplier on this list.
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