Where To Get Safe Eclipse Glasses For Aug. 12’s Solar Eclipse

To safely watch the Aug. 12 solar eclipse, use certified eclipse glasses or solar filters rather than looking at the sun directly.

The American Astronomical Society and NASA say viewers should check that eclipse eyewear meets the ISO 12312-2 standard.

Undamaged eclipse glasses from 2024 can be reused, and approved suppliers include American Paper Optics, Thousand Oaks Optical, Rainbow Symphony, DayStar Filters, Absolute Eclipse and Baader Planetarium.

The eclipse will be visible only in certain areas, so readers should confirm local viewing conditions before making plans.