A new Yahoo News/YouGov poll has revealed that many Americans are coming up short in hydration. The survey of 1,746 U.S. adults, conducted from April 11 to April 15, found that 8% say they rarely or never drink water, while 25% are drinking just one to two glasses of water a day. The overwhelming majority […]
Tag: Glasses
What to do with your solar eclipse glasses
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Now that Monday’s celestial spectacle has come and gone, millions of people across North America may find their protective eclipse eyewear lying around the house. For the fortunate folks who witnessed the rare solar event, […]
The solar eclipse is over! Here’s what to do with your eclipse glasses
Are you wondering what to do with your eclipse glasses now that the April 8 total solar eclipse has come and gone? The nonprofit group Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) has partnered with libraries, schools, museums, businesses and other organizations across the U.S. and Canada to collect and recycle gently used eclipse-viewing glasses. The glasses will […]
The partial solar eclipse is over. Now what to do with your eclipse glasses?
The partial solar eclipse turned the sky from clear blue to cloudy gray over three hours on Monday. The Kansas City area did not experience totality like in 2017, as the sun was 89% obscured by the moon at its peak. But it still brought thousands of people to watch parties across the metro, like […]
Glasses on! Here are views of the solar eclipse across Charlotte
Although it was not quite a total eclipse of the sun in Charlotte (only 83%), people were still able to witness the darkening of the sky Monday afternoon. The moon passed between the sun and earth, blocking the face of the sun starting after 2 p.m. and peaking at 3:14 p.m. According to NASA, the […]
A guide to watching today’s total solar eclipse safely — from why glasses are essential to making sure you’ve got the proper pair
Here’s how to protect your eyes ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8. (Getty Images) A total solar eclipse is coming to many parts of the United States, Mexico and Canada today, prompting a rush of travel plans by people hoping to get in the phenomenon’s path and see the spectacle. But experts are […]
Forgot to get solar eclipse glasses? Here’s how to DIY a viewer with household items.
By now, everyone has heard that the rare 2024 total solar eclipse is coming – and it’s got people excited. While cities brace for traffic, schools brace for absences and space enthusiasts are planning parties, the glasses that enable safe viewing of the eclipse have become something of a hot commodity. Peeking directly at the […]
How can I view the eclipse without glasses? Here are some safe, alternative ways to see it
Watching the light pass through tree leaves. Peering into a modified cereal box. Angling a kitchen colander. You can view the partial solar eclipse on Monday using these safe, alternative methods and more. If you weren’t able to travel to totality, professors at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville have tips on how to view […]
How to get a pair of solar eclipse glasses from Warby Parker’s Westchester eyewear store
With the eclipse only three days away, but don’t know where to get eclipse glasses — or want to be sure the ones you get are safe to use? Starting Monday, April 1, Warby Parker, an independent eyewear company which among its locations includes a store in Westchester County, is giving such glasses away. “As […]
Here’s where you can view the solar eclipse and get free glasses in Stanislaus County
Our solar system will treat people to an eclipse of the sun next week, and local organizations will treat those in Stanislaus County to special viewing locations. The Modesto Children’s Museum, along with Sutter Health, has set up designated viewing sites across the region for the Monday, April 8, eclipse. There also will be activities […]
Looking at solar eclipse directly burns eyes. Here’s how to check your glasses are safe
Dallas-Fort Worth has front row seats to a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event April 8 — the Great North American total solar eclipse. It’s a party not to miss. But be sure to have a pair of safety solar eclipse glasses. Your eyes will thank you. Many businesses around the Dallas-Fort Worth area have their customer’s eyes […]
Where to buy last minute solar eclipse glasses
The 2024 solar eclipse is just days away. Let’s make sure you’re up to speed on eclipse glasses. Even good sunglasses aren’t adequate protection; the sun’s rays are too intense for the retina to handle and even looking at a partially obscured sun can cause permanent damage to your eyesight. So whatever you do on […]