A total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of North America and Central America on Monday, April 8, 2024. During the eclipse, the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. Weather permitting, the solar eclipse will be visible from 13 states in the United States, according to NASA. The states include Texas through New York.
To safely view the eclipse, you'll need a pair of solar eclipse glasses. Likewise, even the best cameras, telescopes, and binoculars will need solar filters to block dangerous UV light that can damage your eyes. There are a lot of cheap and counterfeit solar eclipse glasses out there. Although NASA doesn't approve any particular brand, there are some standards your solar glasses should comply with, such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2 international standard.
Filters that are compliant with this standard not only reduce visible sunlight to safe levels, but they also block all but a tiny fraction of solar UV and IR radiation. Below we're rounding up solar eclipse glasses that meet this standard. Just keep in mind that they may not all arrive in time for the eclipse, so make sure to check the shipping dates before you order.
Solar eclipse glasses — Quick links
- Celestron Solar Eclipse Glasses 4-Pack: for $11 @ Amazon
- Grafix SafeShot Solar Viewer: for $15 @ Walmart
- HelioClipse Solar Eclipse Glasses 12-Pack: was $24 now $19 @ Amazon
- Soluna Solar Eclipse Glasses 5-Pack: was $24 now $19 @ Amazon
- Lunt Solar Eclipse Glasses 10-Pack: for $24 @ Amazon
- DayStar Filters + Solar Glasses Kit: for $29 @ B&H Photo
- Celestron EclipSmart Solar Binocular: was $34 now $31 @ Amazon
Solar eclipse glasses
