Rush to find solar eclipse glasses as UK high street stocks run short
Some online shoppers may have left it too late to order – but you can view partial eclipse indirectly without specs A frantic rush is on across the UK to find the right kind of protective eyewear ahead of Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse. High street stores are running out of eclipse glasses and online shoppers who track down a pair are being told they may not reach them until the end of the…
A scramble is underway in the United Kingdom to secure protective eyewear for a partial solar eclipse occurring on Wednesday. High street retailers are experiencing stock shortages, with online shoppers reporting delays in receiving their eclipse glasses. The Royal Observatory Greenwich has sold out of eclipse glasses both online and in-store due to a surge in demand.
Ordinary sunglasses are not safe for viewing the eclipse and do not provide adequate protection. Alternative methods for viewing the eclipse indirectly, such as using a colander or paper with a small hole, are being recommended. Consumers are urged to plan ahead and purchase eclipse glasses in advance to avoid disappointment.
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