Fake Eclipse Glasses
Counterfeit and fake eclipse glasses are overwhelming storefronts. Until recently, the AAS Solar Eclipse Task Force had not seen evidence that any solar viewers being sold for the April 8th eclipse were unsafe. However, that has now changed. As the date approaches, millions of North Americans and worldwide eclipse chasers are now becoming aware that a solar eclipse is imminent. They are seeking to get their hands on eye protection. Stores in states not even in the path are selling glasses. Stores in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma are all counting down to this important event. Because of the publicity and the prospect of fraud, it is important that everyone understand how to spot unsafe products. The American Astronomical Society has made some guidelines. Read the AAS press release here.
Totality App
- This is an interactive map that shows what you’ll see at any location within or outside the path of totality. You can zoom, scroll, and tap to move around the map, view a table of eclipse circumstances, and view additional details.
- You will receive custom information (using your phone’s GPS) about what you can see at your current location, the nearest place where you can witness totality, and, where applicable, driving directions to the eclipse’s central line.
