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Complete guide to the Total Solar Eclipse 2026
On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will come to eastern Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain.

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Eclipser Glasses are made in the U.S. by American Paper Optics, one of the major manufacturers, which features on the American Astronomical Society Solar Eclipse Task Force’s list of vendors of safe solar viewers. All products comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard for filters for direct observation of the sun. They have scratch-resistant polymer (black/silver) lenses that filter out 100% of harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays and 99.999% of intense visible light.

Eclipser Glasses are made in the U.S. by American Paper Optics, one of the major manufacturers, which features on the American Astronomical Society Solar Eclipse Task Force’s list of vendors of safe solar viewers. All products comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard for filters for direct observation of the sun. They have scratch-resistant polymer (black/silver) lenses that filter out 100% of harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays and 99.999% of intense visible light.

Plastic Eclipser HD Glasses are what eclipse chasers choose! Also made in the U.S. by American Paper Optics. All products comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard for filters for direct observation of the sun. They have scratch-resistant polymer (black/silver) lenses with an optical density of 5 or greater and filter out 100% of harmful ultraviolet rays, 100% of harmful infrared, and 99.999% of intense visible light.

If eclipse glasses aren’t for you, try these pocket-sized solar viewers. Measuring 5”x 3”, these eclipse viewers are manufactured in the U.S. by American Paper Optics. All products comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard for filters for direct observation of the sun. They have scratch-resistant polymer (black/silver) lenses with an optical density of 5 or greater and filter out 100% of harmful ultraviolet rays, 100% of harmful infrared, and 99.999% of intense visible light.

Two lenses on a fold-out box, these power viewers magnify the sun by 2x and give our star an orange tint. They fold up easily.

A small solar filter that attaches to a smartphone’s camera and comes with a free app for photographing solar eclipses, around 100,000 have been sold so far. The pack contains two filters and two pairs of approved eclipse glasses.

Made in the U.S. by Cleveland, Ohio-based Grafix Plastics, this heavy-duty cardboard rig has two solar filters — one dark filter for looking at the eclipse through plus another lighter solar filter for photographing the eclipse using a smartphone. The latter allows you to take images of the inner corona during totality.

Never point a camera, a telescope or a pair of binoculars towards the sun during the partial phases of a solar eclipse without a proper filter. These must go on the front of the objective lens but should be removed just before totality if you’re in the path.

Lunt makes two different pairs of solar binoculars. With a built-in permanent solar filter, solar binoculars remove any risk of eye damage during the partial phases of a solar eclipse. They’re a great way to get a closer look at the partial phases.

Celestron makes four different pairs of solar binoculars. With a built-in permanent solar filter, solar binoculars remove any risk of eye damage during the partial phases of a solar eclipse. They’re a great way to get a closer look at the partial phases.

“Get Eclipsed” Book (with 2 Eclipse Glasses) $9.95
by Fred & Pat Espenak
You can also buy a pack of 4 books at $8.95, 12 books at $8.50 and 24 books at $7.95 each.

Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets
by Tyler Nordgren
$22.28

Totality: The Great North American Eclipse of 2024 (2nd edition)
by Mark Littman and Fred Espenak
$18.00