Have you ever had the opportunity to witness a solar eclipse? This astronomical event is one that we here on Earth are very lucky to be able to see. The Earth, Sun, and our Moon are all placed the exact distances away from each other to make a total, spectacular solar eclipse possible. Although the moon and the sun have such an enormous size difference, because of the distance between them, in our sky they look about the same size. This means that when the moon happens to pass over and eclipse the sun in the sky, we have a spectacular sight in the sky. This August, grab your eclipse glasses because, for the first time since the late ‘70s, a solar eclipse will be visible in at least 12 of the United States!
Why Are Eclipse Glasses Important?
The sun is absolutely essential. It supports all life on earth, and we could not do without it. However, every rose has its thorns, and the sun is definitely a mixed blessing. Its light is extremely bright and also contains a lot of harmful rays. These rays are known to cause sunburns and lead to skin cancer. When your eyes are exposed to the sun, they can be seriously damaged. This is why you can never stare directly at the sun, even during a solar eclipse. Even good-quality sunglasses won’t protect your eyes sufficiently when you are looking at the sun to watch the eclipse. This is why you need to look for glasses that are specifically designed for watching solar eclipses.
What Are Eclipse Glasses?
Eclipse glasses have very strong lenses that are guaranteed to deflect any harmful, burning rays from reaching your eyes. ISO and CE certified, these strong lenses are scratch-resistant and offer you a great look at an eclipse, without endangering your eyes.
