Keep your eyes safe when viewing a solar eclipse; one 'wow' moment isn't worth the eye damage.
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The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse is nearly here, and if you’re hoping to observe totality, you will likely be heading to Greenland, Iceland, or Spain. The UK gets a solid 90% show, while the US only catches a small partial solar eclipse.Wherever you're watching it from, do not look directly at the sun without ISO 12312-2 certified solar eclipse glasses — standard sunglasses aren't safe and won't save your retina.Not sure which to buy? We’ve rounded up legitimate, safe options that you can order right now from the US, UK, and European retailers, so you can stay safe and enjoy the eclipse whether you're staying put, about to travel, or already abroad.We've got you covered with reviews and rankings of the best telescopes, binoculars, star projectors, cameras, drones, Lego, streaming and more.Best solar eclipse glasses in EuropeBelow are our recommended options to buy safe solar eclipse glasses if you're already traveling abroad to see totality.France 🇫🇷 starting from €6.99 ($8.07 USD)Spain 🇪🇸 and Portugal 🇵🇹 as low as €7.22 ($8.33 USD)Germany 🇩🇪 packs from 1 to 100 pairsItaly 🇮🇹 cheapest at €4.95 ($5.71 USD)Best US solar eclipse glassesBest UK solar eclipse glasses
