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Brandon Specktor

Where to buy your solar eclipse glasses before the April 8 total eclipse

People wearing solar eclipse glasses sit in the grass to view the 2017 total solar eclipse over North America.

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for the first time since 2017 and for the last time until 2033, while a partial eclipse will be visible across almost the entire continent. With up to 100% of the sun's disk blocked by the moon depending on the viewer's location, this is a rare astronomical sight you won't want to miss — and one you definitely don't want to watch with your naked eyes.

Please note, there is only one safe time to look directly at the sun: During the brief moment of totality, when the moon entirely blocks the bright surface of our star. 

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