Wednesday marks a rare solar eclipse that will be visible - weather permitting - from France. But the protective glasses needed to safely watch the eclipse are selling out fast.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 11 Aug 2026 12:01 CET
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Eclipse-viewing glasses that are certified to the ISO 12312-2:2015 international safety standard, which specifies requirements for the direct observation of the sun. Photo by CESAR MANSO / AFP
Wednesday marks a rare solar eclipse that will be visible - weather permitting - from France. But the protective glasses needed to safely watch the eclipse are selling out fast.
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