A pair of eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewing device are just fine, but magnification does enhance the view of the eclipse, so if you want to see sunspots and finer details of the eclipse ...

Solar filters block most of the sunlight before it enters the device. Experts say you should ... Don't have any solar eclipse viewing glasses? Make your own eclipse viewer ...

“You need proper solar-safe viewing glasses or an indirect ... filter to the front of your instrument—eclipse glasses can’t be used with these devices,” advises NASA.

Millions across the country will be able to witness a partial solar eclipse in 2025. Related video above: “Ring of fire” eclipse stretches over Americas in October of 2023Viewing an eclipse ...

Therefore, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. You can also use an indirect viewing method ...