Solar eclipse viewing tips

[Consumer Reports]   Friend, with excitement building for Monday’s total solar eclipse in the United States, Consumer Reports wants to make sure you know how to safely watch this rare event. Those living in a narrow band from Maine to Texas will have the best shot at seeing the total eclipse – the moon covering the sun – but most of the country will be able to catch at least a partial eclipse, weather permitting. [Make sure you’re watching the eclipse safely by checking out our viewing tips.]( As we remember being taught as kids, the most important thing is to not look at the sun without protecting your eyes. For the eclipse, you can [view it directly if you’re wearing special protective eyewear]( – but unfortunately, there are counterfeit glasses on the market that don’t offer adequate protection. Check out our short video on how to make sure you get the right protection for your eyes: [Watch on Facebook](  [Watch on Instagram](  [Watch on Tik Tok](  And if you can’t find eclipse glasses, you can [create a pinhole camera for indirect viewing.Â]( If you plan on viewing with others, or have friends and family who will be watching, please share this with them so everyone has a safe and fun total eclipse experience! We'll be watching along with you! Your Consumer Reports Team [Unsubscribe from Consumer Reports action alerts.]( © 2022 Consumer Reports, 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10703 [Contact Consumer Reports](