Are Your Eclipse Glasses Safe? Here's How to Tell Check for the ISO 12312-2:2015 marking on the inside temple of your eclipse glasses, and buy only from a reputable source to reduce the risk of counterfeit or unsafe viewers. Inspect the lenses before use. Look through the lens at the lights in your home to make sure there are no pinholes before looking at the sun. Make sure your glasses are in good condition, with no scratches, cracks, holes, or separation from the frames that could let harmful light through. Children should always be superv...

Solar “Viewing” Glasses: 4 Reasons to View The Sun (That Aren't an Eclipse) Since the dawn of mankind, humans have been looking up to the heavens with an unwavering curiosity. While science has helped us understand our solar system – and our place in that solar system – there is still so much for us to learn. That’s why, to this day, we can’t help but seek out answers to those age-old questions through thoughtful study and careful exploration – especially when it comes to questions about the Sun! But did you know that you don’t have to wait for a solar eclipse to stu...

Are Rainbow Symphony Eclipse Glasses Safe? Eclipses are some of the most captivating cosmic events to observe. When you watch a solar eclipse, it is important to protect your eyes when viewing a portion of the sun that is not occluded by the eclipse. Protecting your eyes can prevent permanent eye damage and also give you a more detailed view of the celestial event. Are Rainbow Symphony eyeglasses safe for solar eclipses? The answer is yes, and here are six reasons why: Trusted Certifications Every solar filter and pair of eclipse glas...

Wondering Where to Buy the Best Solar Eclipse Glasses? The chance to watch a solar eclipse only comes around every so often. When it does, make sure you’re ready to make the most of it. You can’t watch a solar eclipse unless you have the proper eclipse glasses or viewers to keep your eyes safe. If you’re wondering where to buy solar eclipse glasses, look no further. Rainbow Symphony has a whole variety of solar eclipse glasses so you can view safely and in style. What Is a Solar Eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly betw...

5 Things to Teach Your Kids About the Sun This Summer Learn About the Sun If you’ve got kids that are interested in celestial phenomena, the summer is the perfect time to teach them about the sun. Take your kids out with a pair of eclipse glasses and talk to them about some of the sun’s unique features, its relationship with the Earth, and what happens during solar eclipses. Wondering which facts to talk about? Here are our five favorite facts to help your kids learn about the sun! Check them out now and bond with your kids over cool science tod...

Why the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Is a Bigger Deal Than You Think Key Takeaways The August 2026 solar eclipse is the first total solar eclipse since 1999 to cross Europe’s mainland. Totality will occur on the horizon at sunset in some parts of Spain, creating an especially dramatic viewing experience. The eclipse will occur while the Perseid meteor shower is at its peak, so meteors may be visible during totality and at night. The eclipse may occur during the sun’s solar maximum period, so solar flares may be especially prominent and intense. The path of to...

Which Locations See the Most Solar Eclipses? A 100-Year Data Review On Solar Eclipse Frequency Key Takeaways There will be 224 solar eclipses in the 21st century (2001-2100). On average, there are 2-5 solar eclipses per year, or approximately 240 solar eclipses over the course of 100 years. Although solar eclipses are equally likely to occur in the Northern or Southern Hemispheres, total solar eclipses are visible more often in the Northern Hemisphere, and annular solar eclipses are visible more often in the Southern Hemisphere. Carbondale, Illinois is known as the "Eclipse Crossr...

Everything You Need to Know About the February 2026 Solar Eclipse Key Takeaways The February 17, 2026 eclipse will be an annular solar eclipse, which is when the moon covers most of the sun. Most of the path of annularity (where the ring of fire is most visible) will be over remote regions of East Antarctica. Partial visibility regions include Antarctica, parts of South Africa, the southern tips of Chile and Argentina, Madagascar, and Mauritius. Buy certified-safe eclipse supplies at Rainbow Symphony. The February 2026 solar eclipse is close on the horizo...

Part 2: How to Watch the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Wondering where, when, and how to watch the solar eclipse? You’ve come to the right place! In our intro to the solar eclipse 2024, we provided the basics you need to know. Now, we’re going to dive a bit deeper and help you plan an unforgettable experience, whether you’re spectating from your backyard, planning a cross-country adventure, or hosting a viewing event. Follow these six tips to make the most out of the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse! 1. Make Your Plans Early Because this ...

The Coolest Nebulae in the Milky Way Key Takeaways Nebulae are unfathomably colossal clouds of gas and dust in interstellar space. Nebulae can be formed when dying stars (supernovae) explode or during the formation of “infant” stars. The Eagle Nebula is one of the most visually breathtaking nebulae and is home to the legendary Pillars of Creation, a star nursery with pillars that resemble a human hand. The Milky Way galaxy is home to our Earth, our Solar System, and plenty of other celestial wonders, including some seriously c...

How to Prepare for the Annular Eclipse Coming in 2023 If you’re excited for the upcoming 2023 solar eclipse, you’re not alone! The last annular eclipse that was visible in the U.S. was on May 20, 2012, so this is a huge celestial occasion. Now is the time to mark October 14, 2023 on your calendar and start preparing for the event. Whether you’re hosting a viewing party with your friends and family, your employees, or any of your fellow skygazers who decide to show up, our custom solar eclipse glasses will allow you to view the incredible specta...

Back-to-School Science Teaching Supplies: Using Interactive, Fun Science Tools for Kids Our science tools for kids make learning both fun and effective. The best educators know that memorizing facts isn’t enough to keep students engaged. Using hands-on science teaching supplies sparks their curiosity and awakens their sense of wonder. One experiment can change a child’s life—you could inspire the next Einstein! The simple truth is that a lot of the educational science supplies and lessons out there don’t get children genuinely excited. For many students (yours truly included), s...

Tracing the History of Solar Eclipses & 3 Noteworthy Celestial Events of the Past The history of eclipses begins long before humans ever existed to witness them. There have been many records of ancient solar eclipses over the millennia, starting with rock carvings called petroglyphs that were made by primitive cave dwellers. While eclipses are still breathtaking events today, we know why and how they occur. Imagine the astonishment, awe, confusion, and fear the early humans must have felt so long ago when day abruptly turned to night and the sun turned black with a brillia...

How to Make Your Own Holographic Chocolate View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rainbow Symphony (@rainbowsymphony) Imagine a piece of yummy chocolate with a smooth surface that shines in all the colors of the rainbow. It’s not make-believe. It’s called iridescent chocolate, or sometimes holographic chocolate, or rainbow chocolate — and you can make it yourself! This recipe is perfect for parents and teachers, and it makes for a fun (and edible!) science experiment. It takes less than half an hour, a...

Eclipses in Art Eclipse Paintings & More For eons, a solar eclipse was a rare phenomenon and many people rarely saw more than one in their entire lives. It was a mysterious, unexpected, and often frightening event that provoked dread, wonder, and fear. People worried it represented the anger of the gods, was an omen for the end of the world, or was a harbinger of bad times ahead. An eclipse inspired many myths and traditions, becoming a symbol and metaphor in art that goes back centuries. Even after...

Space Weather: What Is It and Why Does It Matter on Earth Weather in space? Is such a thing even possible? The answer, in short, is a resounding yes! Today, we reached into our mailbag to address a topic that was recently posed to our resident experts here at Rainbow Symphony: “What is space weather?” The question may not seem relevant. Yet, depending on the type of space weather you’re talking about, it can have a real effect on how we live our day to day lives here on Earth. Understanding Weather on Earth When most people think of weather, they ...