[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]It seems like all we talk about anymore is the Great American Solar Eclipse. And for good reason…a solar eclipse like this only passes over the same spot once every 375 years. With that in mind, it is imperative that you have effective eclipse glasses.
Explore Rexburg is not the only place around that sells eclipse glasses for this event. You can obtain a pair for a low price from a number of local businesses, as well as online. But what guarantee do they provide? How do you know if your glasses are actually safe?
Here are some other things to try out, if you already own a pair, to see if your glasses are safe to use for the eclipse.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”75″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Check the certification
NASA suggests that safety-certified eclipse glasses are ISO 12312-2 compliant. There are approved lists of reputable vendors that sell these, but sometimes the ISO isn’t available on the glasses. This does not necessarily mean that they are unsafe or safe. If the ISO is not available, the following tests will help you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Wearing the glasses, look briefly into a flashlight or fluorescent light bulb
These are low impact lights, comparatively, but they can still cause damage to the retina. With your eclipse glasses on, look briefly into the beam of a flashlight or fluorescent light bulb. If you can see any light at all, your glasses are not safe.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Wearing the glasses, look briefly at a neon light
The next step is to up the ante with the wattage. If you can see the light, your glasses are not safe to use during the eclipse.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]
Wearing the glasses, look briefly up at the sun at midday
The sun will be the focal point during the eclipse, and the actual thing that requires the use of glasses. What better test than to actually use the sun? Put on your eclipse glasses, step outside at midday, and look briefly up towards the sun. If you can see anything else besides the sun, which should appear as a dim orb, your glasses are unsafe. The point of the eclipse glasses is to provide such a shade that only the immense brightness of the sun can barely be seen. If you see anything else, get new glasses.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default” custom_height=”75″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]There is absolutely no exception to viewing the eclipse with safe glasses. The only safe time to remove your glasses is for the 2 minutes and 42 seconds of totality. Even during partial totality, it is imperative that you wear your glasses.
If you own a pair, go out and check their worth. When buying, be sure that they are either positively reviewed by certified buyers as being legitimate, or check the ISO compliancy for 12312-2.
By the way, shameless plug time…Explore Rexburg eclipse glasses pass the test. We ordered them from Rainbow Symphony, which is included on the above list.
Now, stay safe and enjoy this once in a lifetime event![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]