Where To Find Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses In The Philadelphia Area

By Alexandra Simon, CBS Philadelphia

April 1, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- When the moon passes between the sun and the Earth on Monday, April 8, it'll be tempting to look directly at the sky for a good look at the eclipse.

But looking at a solar eclipse without proper eye protection can damage your eyes. According to NASA, "Viewing any part of the bright Sun through 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."

So before you turn your eyes to the sky, here's a list of where you can find safe solar eclipse glasses and solar viewers in the Philadelphia area.

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