If you plan to watch the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, make sure you are prepared with eclipse glasses. You can not safely watch the eclipse with regular sunglasses. You’ll immediately and permanently injure your eyes.
The eclipse will be a partial eclipse in the Charlotte area. The moon will take a big “bite” out of the sun, but a sliver will still be visible. It will take place from around 1:54 p.m. to 4:26 p.m., with the peak, during which 80% of the sun will be blocked, at 3:11 p.m.
In Charlotte, we’ll need eye protection any time we’re looking toward the sun. Another option is to look at the eclipse indirectly. Learn how to make a pinhole viewer out of materials you already have around the house.
Free Eclipse Glasses from Warby Parker
Warby Parker is celebrating the solar eclipse, and protecting viewers’ eyes, by giving away FREE ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses.
They’ll be giving away the Warby Parker branded eclipse glasses at all its stores from April 1 to April 8, 2024, while supplies last.
Warby Parker Locations in the Charlotte Area
Atherton Mill
2000 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
SouthPark
4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC
Birkdale Village
16834 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Charlotte, NC
More Eclipse Glasses
Eclipse glasses will sell out (they did in 2017!) so don’t delay in purchasing them. Here is a recommendation, and then a few best sellers, but please read all the specifications carefully.
Tember Solar Eclipse Glasses
Tember Solar Eclipse Glasses: This 4-pack of solar eclipse glasses is tested according to ISO 12312-2, validated by POCA laboratories, and is very reasonably priced. Check price here.
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Shawnna Pace says
In Ohio you can get free eclipse glasses at all local libraries. That would be nice here in Charlotte