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Fake eclipse glasses are hitting the market. Here's how to tell if you have a pair

Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia, from the development of Mar 29, 2024

Newest development Mar 30, 2024 · 2 reportsHow to make sure your eclipse glasses are actually safe to use

How to spot fake eclipse glasses.

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  1. Fake eclipse glasses polluting marketplace, astronomers warn

    Headline from EarthSky ·

  2. What to know about fake eclipse glasses

    Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

  3. Names this update

    Fake eclipse glasses are hitting the market. Here's how to tell if you have a pair

    Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia ·

  4. Newest

    How to make sure your eclipse glasses are actually safe to use

    Headline from BGR ·

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25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    Where to Buy Legit Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses Online Ahead of April 8 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    If you're viewing the 2024 solar eclipse somewhere in the US on April 8, we've found the best ISO-compliant solar eclipse glasses you can buy online

  2. EarthSky

    Fake eclipse glasses polluting marketplace, astronomers warn (opens EarthSky)

    Published

  3. Fox26 Houston

    What to know about fake eclipse glasses (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    Spectators are stocking up on eclipse glasses ahead of the April aerial spectacle, but one retailer is cautioning consumers to beware of counterfeit versions of the eyewear circulating online.

  4. CNET

    How to tell if your solar eclipse glasses are safe or fake (opens CNET)

    Published

    CNET's feed description

    Don't get caught with counterfeits on August 21.

  5. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Fake eclipse glasses are hitting the market. Here's how to tell if you have a pair (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

    Published

    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    How to spot fake eclipse glasses.

  6. CNN

    How to test your eclipse glasses for safety before April 8 (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Worried that you might have bought fake eclipse glasses? Here are tips on how to test the safety of your glasses and what to know about eye safety.

  7. Bangor Daily News

    3 ways to ensure your solar eclipse glasses are safe (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The American Astronomical Society warned last week that fake and counterfeit solar eclipse glasses have polluted the market.

  8. BGR

    How to make sure your eclipse glasses are actually safe to use (opens BGR)

    Published

    BGR's feed description

    Planning to watch the April 8 total solar eclipse? Here's what you need to do to test your eclipse glasses to make sure your eyes won't melt.

  9. Money Talks News

    How to Buy Legit Solar Eclipse Glasses — or Get Them Free (opens Money Talks News)

    Published

    Money Talks News's feed description

    Shield your eyes in style from the April 8 eclipse: Learn how to find the perfect protective glasses.

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