Eye Safety
Protecting your eyes is the most important rule during a solar eclipse. Direct sunlight can permanently damage the retina without pain or warning.
Critical Warning
Never look directly at the Sun without proper solar protection. Before and after totality, solar filters are mandatory.
ISO 12312-2 Certified Solar Glasses
Use only eclipse glasses designed specifically for direct solar viewing.
Inspect Before Use
Make sure the filter has no scratches, cracks or damage.
Use Correctly
Put the glasses on before looking at the Sun and remove them only after looking away.
Certified Eclipse Glasses
Use only solar viewers that meet ISO 12312-2 international safety standards.
Safe Methods
- ✓Certified solar eclipse glasses
- ✓ISO 12312-2 solar filters
- ✓Solar telescope filters installed correctly
- ✓Indirect projection methods
Never Use
- ✕Regular sunglasses
- ✕Phone or camera without solar filter
- ✕CDs, DVDs or smoked glass
- ✕Damaged or fake eclipse glasses
Photography Safety
Cameras, smartphones and binoculars require proper solar filters before and after totality. Concentrated sunlight can damage optical equipment and eyesight.
SAFETY REFERENCE
Safety recommendations follow guidance from NASA, the American Astronomical Society (AAS), and international solar observation standards.