Where can I buy eclipse glasses?

The list includes popular eclipse glasses manufacturers such as Lunt Solar Systems, American Paper Optics, Alpine Astronomical and many others that still have supplies in stock and offer express shipping. You'll notice that the AAS doesn't share any links to Amazon, eBay or other online marketplaces.

Should you buy solar eclipse filters & glasses?

If you’re among the millions of people expecting to view the next eclipse, make sure you purchase solar eclipse filters and glasses from reputable manufacturers. There have been reports that some companies are selling counterfeit products labeled as if they conform to international safety standards.

When should I buy solar eclipse glasses?

If you plan on partaking in the viewing, we strongly suggest grabbing a pair of eclipse glasses before Monday. When ordering solar eclipse glasses online, be sure that both the vendor and the glasses’ manufacturer are included on the American Astronomical Society’s (AAS) list of approved glasses sellers and makers.

Are solar eclipse glasses selling out?

Update: With less that two weeks to go before the April 8 total solar eclipse crosses North America, certified solar eclipses glasses are beginning to sell out. But it's not too late! Many vendors on the AAS' list of approved solar eclipse glasses vendors still have glasses in stock, with guaranteed shipping before the big event.

Where are eclipse glasses made?

They feature detachable, safe solar filters responsibly sourced from China that comply with the transmittance requirements of the ISO 12312-2 standard. ^This U.S. company's eclipse glasses incorporate ISO-compliant filter material that is made in the U.S. but finished, cut, and mounted in frames by a Chinese manufacturing partner.

Are eclipse glasses endorsed by NASA?

As the AAS points out, in the past, some eclipse glasses sellers hosted even on the most reputable sites—including Amazon and eBay—listed products that weren't properly tested, and some of them claimed to be approved or endorsed by NASA, which is not true, considering NASA does not approve or endorse products.