Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Summary
There is a big rush in the UK to buy special glasses to safely view a partial solar eclipse happening this Wednesday. Many shops have sold out, and online orders may not arrive in time. Experts say ordinary sunglasses are not safe and suggest alternative ways to watch the eclipse without looking directly at the sun.Key Facts
- UK stores are running out of solar eclipse glasses before Wednesday’s event.
- Online orders for eclipse glasses often will not arrive before the eclipse.
- The Royal Observatory Greenwich has sold out of glasses due to high demand.
- Ordinary sunglasses are not safe for looking at a solar eclipse.
- Some people are sharing glasses among family members due to shortages.
- One expert imported 300,000 glasses but many are already distributed or delayed.
- Alternatives to direct viewing include using household items with small holes to project the eclipse image safely.
- Past eclipses have caused vision problems for people who looked at the sun without protection.
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