Specialists say attempt the glasses inside first — solely the brilliant lights must be dim however viewable. Outdoors you should not be capable to see something aside from the solar’s reflection on sure surfaces.
LEILA FADEL, HOST:
Good morning. I am Leila Fadel. The American Astronomical Society is warning shoppers to verify their eclipse glasses earlier than subsequent month’s photo voltaic eclipse. The AAS says it’s best to put on the glasses inside your own home first, the place solely brilliant lights must be dimmed however viewable. If that works, take the glasses exterior. You should not be capable to see something aside from the solar’s reflection on sure surfaces. If both check fails, do not use the glasses. Full directions will be discovered at eclipse.aas.org. It is MORNING EDITION.
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