India, Aug. 12 -- The solar eclipse today, August 12, 2026, is drawing attention from skywatchers across regions where the event will be visible. But one of the most important questions for anyone planning to watch is whether ordinary sunglasses can protect the eyes while looking at the Sun. The answer from NASA is clear: regular sunglasses are not safe for viewing a solar eclipse, regardless of how dark they appear. Specialised solar-viewing protection is required during the partial phases of an eclipse.

Can You Watch The Solar Eclipse With Regular Sunglasses?

No. Regular sunglasses should not be used to look directly at the Sun during an eclipse. NASA says that even very dark sunglasses do not provide sufficient protection for direct ...