A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, when the moon completely blocks the face of the sun, darkening the sky and creating a path of totality. To witness the historic event, you need proper eye protection designed for sunlight viewing. We'll link to the full list of manufacturers, importers, and distributors at the American Astronomical Society at the bottom of this article, but we've used this list to help you find solar eclipse glasses that you can buy and use in April. 8.Alpine Astronomical AstroSolar eclipse glasses – $86 These glasses come in a pack of 25 and are great if you want to buy glasses for friends, family or co-workers to view the total solar eclipse. American Paper Optics Eclipse Glasses – $17 These patriotic-themed glasses are made by American Paper Optics, which is on the American Astronomical Association's list of recommended manufacturers. It also features the date of the Great North American Eclipse on the “frames” of the glasses and the glasses come in a pack of 10, again, a good choice if you're getting some for friends. Celestial Optical EclipseGuard Glasses – $13 This pack comes with 12 pairs of eclipse viewing glasses. Celestron EclipSmart eclipse glasses – $13 This kit comes with four solar eclipse glasses and a 32-page eclipse guidebook. Rainbow Symphony Eclipse Glasses – $20 If you're looking for sunglasses, these solar eclipse glasses are a nice and stylish option. They offer a pair of foldable glasses and a pair around Google. Lund Solar Systems Eclipse Glasses – $20 They even have a kids pack listed as a junior size. The pack comes with four pairs of glasses. Solar Snap Eclipse App Kit – $13.50 This isn't just a pair of solar eclipse glasses, it's actually a kit that comes with solar filters that you can put on your smartphone camera lens. Filters allow you to safely photograph and share images of the total solar eclipse. Two pairs of glasses are included in the kit. Daystar Filters – $20 If you're looking for a solar filter for binoculars, binoculars, or camera lenses, B&H has plenty of options. The one we found from Daystar Filter is only $20 and can be used on a camera or telescope to safely capture the eclipse. Be Careful When Buying Solar Eclipse Glasses The American Astronomical Society was careful not to list Amazon or eBay as marketplaces in their list of manufacturers. When creating this list, we cross-referenced solar eclipse glasses we found on Amazon. Manufacturers listed on the Society's website. Why was this done? According to the community, there are many sellers of eclipse glasses and other solar viewing devices on sites like Amazon and other online marketplaces that have not been properly tested and shown to be safe. Because proper viewing of the eclipse can cause permanent eye damage, it's important that you don't just buy solar eclipse glasses or solar viewers. If you buy from Amazon and other online marketplaces, the American Astronomical Society recommends that you check that the seller is identified on the site and that the seller is listed on their full page. Also a warning: NASA does not endorse or endorse any product, don't be fooled by a product description or product title that states their solar eclipse glasses are “NASA approved.” According to NASA's website, they do not issue permits for commercial products and do not advertise or endorse products as they are a US government agency. The use of terms such as “NASA approved” or “NASA official” is actually prohibited. Click here for a full list of safe sunscreens and viewers.
A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, when the moon completely blocks the face of the sun, darkening the sky and creating a path of totality.
To witness the historic event, you need proper eye protection designed for sunlight viewing. The American Astronomical Society We'll link to a full list of manufacturers, importers, and distributors at the bottom of this article, but we've used this list to help you find solar eclipse glasses that you can buy and use on April 8th.
Alpine Astronomy Astronomy Solar Eclipse Glasses – $86
These glasses come in a pack of 25 and are ideal if you want to buy glasses for friends, family or colleagues to view the total solar eclipse.
American Paper Optics Eclipse Glasses – $17
These patriotic themed glasses are made by American Paper Optics, which is on the American Astronomical Society's list of recommended manufacturers.
It also features the date of the Great North American Eclipse on the “frames” of the glasses and the glasses come in a pack of 10, again, a good choice if you're getting some for friends.
Eclipse Paper Solar Glasses (Patriotic Eagle)
Celestial optical eclipse glasses – $13
The pack comes with 12 pairs of eclipse viewing glasses.
Celestial Optical (12-Pack) EclipseGuard: Premium Eclipse Viewing Glasses
Celestial optics
amazon.com
$12.95
Celestron EclipSmart eclipse glasses – $13
The kit comes with four solar eclipse glasses and an informative 32-page eclipse guidebook.
Celestron EclipseSmart Solar Shades Observing Kit
Celestron
amazon.com
$11.95
Rainbow Symphony Eclipse Glasses – $20
If you are looking for a sunglasses look, these solar eclipse glasses are a nice and stylish option.
They offer a pair of foldable glasses and a pair around Google.
Lund Solar Systems eclipse glasses – $20
They even have a pack listed for kids Junior size. The pack comes with four pairs of glasses.
Solar Snap Eclipse App Kit – $13.50
It's not just a pair of solar eclipse glasses, it's actually a kit that comes with solar filters that you can put on your smartphone camera lens.
Filters allow you to safely photograph and share images of the total solar eclipse.
Two pairs of glasses are included in the kit.
American Paper Optics Solar Snap
Daystar Filters – $20
If you are looking for a solar filter for binoculars, binoculars or camera lenses, B&H Has lots of options.
The one we found from Daystar Filter is only $20 and can be used on a camera or telescope to safely capture the eclipse.
Daystar Filters 70mm White-Light Universal Lens Solar Filter
Daystar Filters
bhphotovideo.com
$16.95
Be careful when buying solar eclipse glasses
The American Astronomical Society was careful not to list Amazon or eBay as marketplaces in their list of manufacturers.
While creating this list, we made sure to cross-reference the solar eclipse glasses found on Amazon with the list of manufacturers listed on the community's website.
Why was this done? According to the community, there are sellers of eclipse glasses and other solar viewing devices on sites like Amazon and other online marketplaces that have not been properly tested and shown to be safe.
Because proper viewing of the eclipse can cause permanent eye damage, it's important that you don't just buy solar eclipse glasses or solar viewers.
If you buy from Amazon and other online marketplaces, the American Astronomical Society recommends that you check that the seller is identified on the site and that the seller is listed on their full page.
One more caveat: NASA does not endorse or endorse any of the products
Don't be fooled by a product description or product title that states their solar eclipse glasses are “NASA approved.”
According to NASA's website, they do not issue permits for commercial products and do not advertise or endorse products as they are a US government agency. The use of terms such as “NASA approved” or “NASA official” is actually prohibited.
