India, Aug. 10 -- The Solar Eclipse 2026 is set to be one of the major astronomical events of the year, with skywatchers preparing to observe the Moon pass in front of the Sun on August 12. While a solar eclipse can be an exciting event to watch, looking directly at the Sun without proper eye protection can cause serious and potentially permanent eye injury.

One of the most common questions ahead of the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse is: Are solar eclipse glasses really safe? The answer is yes - but only when the glasses are specifically designed for direct solar viewing, meet the relevant safety requirements and are used correctly.

NASA says safe solar viewers should comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard, while ordinary sun...