Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
Eclipse glasses are selling out quickly as people in the UK rush to see Wednesday's solar eclipse, the country's most significant in over 27 years. Shops and online retailers are struggling to meet the high demand for safety-certified glasses, which must bear the ISO 12312-2 safety standard. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has advised people to buy new pairs instead of using old ones from 1999 and to avoid using regular sunglasses, as they do not provide adequate protection. Some have turned to alternative methods, such as pinhole projectors, to safely view the eclipse.
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