Where to get free glasses for observing a solar eclipse

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On August 21st, the Great American Total Solar Eclipse will take place, an astronomical event that occurs no more than once every 99 years. In order to observe it safely, you will need special glasses.

Some institutions and departments will distribute them for free, the list was collected edition The Penny hoarder.

Your local library

This is the easiest option to get free glasses to observe a solar eclipse.

The National Interactive Learning Center, which provides interactive scientific, technological, engineering, and math programs for public libraries across the country, has provided more than 2 million pairs of glasses and 4000 training kits for 7000 libraries across the country, which is about half of the libraries in the United States.

You can see the list of libraries that received points at map.

But the glasses are already distributed, so before you go to the library, you should call and check if they are still available.

Warby parker

Optics stores Warby parker also offer free glasses for observing a solar eclipse. However, you cannot order them online. You will need to go to one of the 59 stores. Warby parkerlocated in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Just go to the nearest store and ask yourself a couple (the retailer did not tell how many free points there are in the warehouse in each store).

Other places to get free eclipse observation glasses

You can also find free glasses for a solar eclipse in local public health departments, astronomical societies and planetariums. But not all of them offer free points, so before going there it is better to clarify the possibility of getting points over the phone.

Buying sunglasses to watch the solar eclipse

When purchasing sunglasses for eclipse viewing, safety is a top priority. Be careful because the glasses you buy may be fake and unsafe which will harm your eyes.

Therefore, it is better to choose a reputable and trusted retailer.

The best places to observe the solar eclipse in different cities of the United States can be found in ForumDaily by link.

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