Eye Safety Tips for the 2024 Total Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024 parts of the southern and eastern United States are set to experience a total solar eclipse and the entire continental U.S. will enjoy at least a partial eclipse. As people gather to witness this scientific marvel, EBAA reminds and encourages you to practice eye safety while enjoying the cosmic event.
According to NASA, “Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun though a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.”
Here are some tips to keep your eyes safe!
- Be sure your eclipse glasses meet safety standards and are manufactured to the ISO 12312-2 standard.
- Inspect eclipse glasses before use. Make sure they are not torn, scratched, or damaged. If they are, do not use them.
- Wear proper eclipse glasses throughout the full length of the eclipse. If you’re in the path of totality, only remove your glasses during the brief time when the sun is entirely covered by the moon.
- If watching the eclipse with a child, check the fit of the eclipse glasses to be sure they provide proper coverage of the child’s eyes.
Please note that EBAA’s “Corneal Blindness Glasses” are NOT intended for eclipse viewing and are an unsafe substitute for eclipse glasses.
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