DEDICATED TO THE SAFE OBSERVATION OF
THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OF APRIL 8, 2024!
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DEDICATED TO THE SAFE OBSERVATION OF THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OF APRIL 8, 2024!
years months days
until ECLIPSE DAY!
 
 
Another TOTAL ECLIPSE
is coming to
North America!
It’s the Great North American Eclipse!
...and we want everyone to see it!
 
Your use of this site is contingent on your understanding and agreement that you will comply
with all the rules and protocols for eye safety when observing any solar phenomenon.
 
Your use of this site is contingent on your understanding and agreement that you will comply
with all the rules and protocols for eye safety when observing any solar phenomenon.
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Eye Safety!

The most important information on our site! Make sure YOU watch the eclipse SAFELY!

The subject of eye safety is one of the most important things to eclipse chasers. We want to protect our eyes so we can see MANY more eclipses, and we want the same for you, too!

In this section, you'll find lots of information about why it's dangerous to look at the Sun, and what you can do about it to ensure that your eclipse viewing experience is SAFE!

In order to view the eclipse according to any information contained on eclipse2024.org,
you must agree to use all safety precautions and eye protection equipment (such as eclipse glasses) in the manner described,
and according to the instructions contained on eclipse2024.org and printed on the eclipse glasses themselves.

Are eclipses dangerous?

Not if you follow the instruction of veteran eclipse chasers - and protect your eyes!

What is it that hurts your eyes?

…and why do people think that eclipses are ESPECIALLY dangerous?

Dr. Ralph Chou

The world's leading expert on eclipse eye safety!

ISO Certification

What is it? Why is it so important?

Eclipse Glasses

Get all the instructions for use, and order your eclipse glasses!

Can I use my old eclipse glasses?

Do you have your glasses from 2017? Here are your options.

Instructions for use of the eclipse glasses

You have to follow all these instructions, in order to use the eclipse glasses safely.

What happened in 2017?

Don't be caught with UNcertified eclipse glasses!

Other ways to watch an eclipse

You don't have to look directly at it. But you DO have to know what you are doing!