Eclipse Safety
When viewing any solar phenomena, wearing eye protection that meets the ISO 12312-2 safety standard is an absolute must. Here at Rainbow Symphony, we’ve been working on creating the safest possible eclipse glasses and viewers since the 1990s.
As long as you follow all eclipse glasses safety requirements, our high-quality products will provide a protected and enjoyable viewing experience for all types of solar events, including the upcoming total solar eclipses that will occur on August 12, 2026 and August 2, 2027. Here’s what you need to know.
Know When to Wear Your Filters
When Can I Remove My Eclipse Safety Glasses?
The only time when it’s safe to remove your protective glasses is when a total solar eclipse reaches the full totality phase: the brief period when the moon completely blocks the sun.
You must wear eye protection during partial eclipses, annular eclipses, and the partial phases of total eclipses. Even when the moon is blocking 99% of the sun’s face, that remaining 1% of the photospheric crescent can still cause severe eye damage.
Use Certified Eclipse Viewers Only
Can I Use Eclipse Glasses With Optical Devices?
No, your solar eclipse glasses or viewers are not safe to use with optical devices. If you plan to use binoculars, telescopes, finder scopes, cameras, or any other optical devices, you must attach a solar filter to the front, as recommended by NASA.
