Eclipse Safety

When viewing any solar phenomena —- annular and partial phases of eclipses, sun spots, etc. — wearing certified solar eclipse eye protection is an absolute must. Here at Rainbow Symphony, we’ve been working on creating the safest possible eclipse glasses and viewers since the 1990s. Our high-quality products will provide a protected and enjoyable viewing experience for all types of solar events — as long as you use them properly. 

Here’s how.

 

Know When to Wear Your Filters

  • Filters On
  • Filters On
  • Filters On
  • For sure, definitely…Not Safe!!

Filters Off During Totality

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. Proper eclipse safety requires that you 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

Never use eclipse glasses that aren’t fully certified. Our Eclipse Shades® are "CE" Certified, meeting standards for transmission for scale 12-16 of EN 169/1992 for safe solar viewing. They’re also certified to meet ISO standard 12312-2:2015. They also meet the 2012 Transmission Requirements of EN 1836:2005 and AS/NZS 1338.1:1992 for eclipse filters (Queensland Directive). 

Made in the USA and trusted by NASA and AAS, our eclipse safety glasses and viewers have scratch-resistant lenses with optical density 5+ to ensure complete protection from solar radiation. Our “Silver/Black Polymer” blocks out 99.999% of intense visible light and 100% of ultraviolet light. Besides being the safest option, our solar eclipse eye protection products feature filters that produce a vivid, orange imagery of the sun, as well as sharper details.

Use of Solar Filters for Optical Devices

If you do plan to use any of these devices, such as binoculars, telescopes, finder scopes, or cameras, you must use a solar filter. Your eclipse glasses or viewers are not for use with these or other optical devices.

Contact Us to Learn More About Eclipse Safety

If you have any questions about solar viewing, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to speak with a friendly expert. You can also find more information in our blog. Order certified solar eclipse glasses today, or customize eclipse glasses, eclipse viewers, or eclipse greets for your eclipse viewing event. Enjoy a safe and extraordinary celestial experience with Eclipse Shades® by Rainbow Symphony!