Experts Advise Against Using Welding Glasses for Solar Eclipse Viewing

Certified eclipse glasses recommended as safest viewing option, with live streams available for remote viewers.

Experts warn that most welding glasses are not dark enough to protect your eyes during the total solar eclipse, recommending only those with a Shade 12 filter or higher.
Certified solar eclipse glasses, complying with International Organization for Standardization standards, are advised as the safest option for viewing the eclipse.
With the total solar eclipse less than two weeks away, public agencies and websites are distributing certified eclipse glasses, often for free.
Travel and accommodation costs have surged in areas within the path of totality, with significant interest leading to increased airfares and hotel rates.
NASA and other organizations will provide live streams of the total solar eclipse, offering a safe and accessible viewing option for those unable to witness it in person.