Solar eclipse glasses sell out as warning issued over dangerous alternatives

Looking straight at the Sun for even brief periods can cause permanent vision damage

THIS Wednesday, millions of Britons will witness the most dramatic solar eclipse in almost three decades. More than 90 per cent of the Sun will be obscured by the Moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on August 12 - the most it has been blocked above UK skies since the total eclipse in 1999. But, looking...

Eye doctors and astronomy experts are urging eclipse watchers to only use certified solar eclipse glasses

Eye safety experts warn that uncertified or fake viewing glasses could cause serious retinal damage

The eclipse is taking place on Wednesday evening12:03, 10 Aug 2026Health experts have issued an urgent warning ahead of the Solar Eclipse this week to avoid people causing damage to their eyes during the rare celestial event.‌While it is an incredibly exciting event you definitely won't want to miss, the eclipse must b

Online retailer Bol has removed about 20 solar eclipse glasses from its assortment, a spokesperson confirmed following a report in the Financieele Dagblad.

The UK is set to experience its biggest solar eclipse in over 25 years on Wednesday evening with the moon covering between 90% and 96% of the sun

Purchases of protective eyewear, essential for observing the phenomenon, have risen sharply ahead of August 12. France's consumer fraud authority has stepped up inspections.

Purchases of protective eyewear, essential for observing the phenomenon, have risen sharply ahead of August 12. France's consumer fraud authority has stepped up inspections.

On 12 August 2026, Spain will witness its first total solar eclipse in over a century. Filming it without proper protection can damage your phone's camera in minutes. Here's how to do it safely.

'I really like the glasses: you can look directly into the sun and they protect your eyes'