Should you find yourself in the eclipses path, youll need additional precautions before marveling at it.

The best option is getting your hands on certified solar glasses.

you could check a list of reliable sellers of solar filters put together by the American Astronomical Societyhere.

ring of fire eclipse

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If you’re in a pinch, there are other options to observe the eclipse indirectly.

For example, there’s the pinhole method, in which you could punch a hole in a card.

it’s possible for you to even use your hands for this.

ring of fire eclipse

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ring of fire eclipse

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