Safety Recommendations for Viewing Solar Eclipse

TLDR

• On August 12, 2026, millions of people around the world observed a total solar eclipse.
• The eclipse was fully visible along a narrow path that included Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, Spain, parts of Portugal, and northern Russia.
• In the United States, the eclipse was visible from northern states, including Alaska and North Carolina, with New York City experiencing a peak coverage of approximately 9% of the sun.
• Experts emphasized the importance of using special solar viewing glasses to safely observe the eclipse, as regular sunglasses are insufficient.
• NASA recommends using glasses certified to the safety standard ISO 12312-2 or special solar viewing devices.