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How to View the Total Solar Eclipse Safely

April 8, 2024

During an eclipse the sun is very interesting to look at. A momentary glance or a few glances at the sun is not enough to damage the retina (the back surface of your eyes) though it can create significant afterimages. Because an eclipse can last a few hours if you glance up or look at it many times this can create a cumulative exposure and risk causing permanent retinal damage resulting in vision loss. It is estimated that after a total of 6 seconds of exposure that retinal changes start to occur.

• Do not view an eclipse with regular sunglasses!
• Eclipse glasses are different from regular sunglasses.
• When selecting eclipse viewing glasses, look for the ISO 12312-2 marking as an indicator that the eclipse glasses meet safety standard.
• Be sure the filters are not scratched, punctured, torn, loose, or damaged.
• DO NOT USE telescopes or binoculars without the proper filters.
• Welder masks OK if shade #12-14 (do not use if has “changeable” lens)

While it is reported to be safe to view a total solar eclipse without protection for the few minutes the moon has totally blocked the sun it is safer to view with eye protection.

For a list of providers of viewing glasses/filters go to this website:

https://eclipse.aas.org/resources/solar-filters

Below are resources for additional information:

• https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety

• https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

• https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/see-the-sights/solar-eclipse2024

• https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse

• https://eclipse.aas.org/sites/eclipse.aas.org/files/AAS-Chou-Tech-Report-Solar-Eclipse-Eye-Safety--2023.pdf