Where Can You Buy Solar Eclipse Glasses?

The Solar Eclipse is just a few days away, and you still don't have the proper eye protection to view it. Eek! 

You most certainly don't want to look at it with the naked eye and normal sunglasses will not suffice either! The only time you can look directly at the sun is during the period of Totality which is when the moon 100% covers the sun. The problem here in Charlotte is that we will not get to 100% totality. I heard on the news we should get to about 98%, so that means you're going to need the right eye protection for Monday. 

Discovery Place Uptown will have the glasses beginning at noon today, but their stock is limited, and there's been a line since 6 am! If you call their phone number, (704) 372-6261, you can get an update on the recorded message on stock and if more will be coming in. 

Better get in line at @discoveryplace if you want Solar Eclipse glasses. Tickets available at 11am, glasses handed out at noon. @wcnc pic.twitter.com/IQu5uH7vex

— Hannah Welker (@hannahwelker) August 17, 2017

There are other places you can buy them in person as well because online options probably wouldn't get them here in time for Monday. The American Astronomical Society lists these stores as ones that are selling glasses from approved vendors. 

7-Eleven 

Best Buy

Bi-Mart

Casey's General Store

Circle K 

Hobby Town

Kirklands

Kroger

Love's Travel Shops

Lowe's

Pilot/Flying J 

Toys "R" Us  

Walmart.

This is a pair of approved eclipse glasses, featuring manufacturer's name and address & code "ISO 12312-2". From @ClarkPlanet. #2NewsAM pic.twitter.com/1LlWHJDNOB

— Amy Nay (@AmyNay2News) August 15, 2017

Just remember when you see the glasses you're going to want to make sure they have the code ISO 12312-2.