The total solar eclipse is coming, and Warby Parker is giving away free glasses to view it safely
The Great North American Solar Eclipse is coming on April 8 — just over a month from now. The path of totality will cut a wide swath through the United States, giving people from Texas to Maine the rare chance to see a total solar eclipse for the last time until 2044.
But in order to view a solar eclipse safely, you need eye protection. If you live near a Warby Parker, you’ll have a chance to grab a pair of free solar eclipse glasses. If not, there are pairs you can buy online, plus other safe viewing devices, including one you can make yourself.
Shop this article: Celestron – EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses Family 4-Pack, Celestron – 2-Pack EclipSmart Safe Solar Power Viewers, Celestron – 3-Pc EclipSmart Safe Solar Observing & Imaging Kit
Here’s how to get your free eclipse glasses from Warby Parker (or make your own at home)
During the Great North American Solar Eclipse, almost every state in the contiguous U.S. will get at least a partial view, while the path of totality will cut through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Beginning April 1 and as long as supplies last, Warby Parker is giving away free ISO-certified eclipse viewing glasses at all its stores nationwide. (Not sure where the nearest Warby Parker is? Use this store locator.)
If you aren’t near a Warby Parker store, the site is also offering a free downloadable template you can use to print and create a DIY eclipse pinhole projector — another way to safely view the eclipse.
Or you can order eclipse viewing glasses and devices online.
Eclipse glasses you can buy on Amazon if you can’t make it to Warby Parker
Celestron – EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses Family 4-Pack
This four-pack includes one-size-fits-all glasses and a 32-page eclipse book with tips to help you have the best possible viewing experience.
Celestron – 2-Pack EclipSmart Safe Solar Power Viewers
This two-pack includes two magnifying pairs of glasses and a bonus map poster showing the eclipse’s path.
Celestron – 3-Pc EclipSmart Safe Solar Observing & Imaging Kit
This kit includes one pair of premium viewing glasses (made of plastic, not paper), plus a camera filter and a 32-page eclipse book.
Celestron – 8-Pc EclipSmart Safe Solar Viewing & Imaging Kit
This ultimate kit includes four pairs of paper viewing glasses, one pair of premium glasses, a camera filter, a 32-page eclipse book and a map poster.
Other products for smart and safe viewing of the solar eclipse
Celestron – EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse Binoculars
These eclipse viewing binoculars protect your eyes while giving you a closer view with 10x magnification.
Celestron EclipSmart 10×25 Solar Binocular
This is another pair of eclipse viewing binoculars that will protect your eyes while giving you a closer view with 10x magnification.
Celestron – EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse Telescope
This telescope filters light, making it safe for viewing the sun (and the eclipse) while offering a much closer view.
Celestron – EclipSmart Safe Solar Eclipse Telescope and Camera Filter
Get better photos of the eclipse with this camera filter, which can also be used on a telescope to help you get a closer look while protecting your eyes.
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