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Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
The New York Times • • science
Key Points:
- Londoners are experiencing a surge in demand for solar eclipse glasses ahead of a total solar eclipse set to cross part of Europe for the first time in nearly 30 years, with the sun expected to be about 90% obscured in the city.
- Shoppers are actively seeking certified solar eclipse glasses, with nearly 7,000 people joining a WhatsApp group for stock alerts and others sharing supplier tips, as vendors report rapid sellouts.
- The Royal Observatory Greenwich, a key event host, initially had limited glasses available on-site but quickly sold out due to unprecedented order volumes.
- The glasses, typically made of cardboard and mylar, are specially designed to filter harmful parts of the solar spectrum to protect viewers' eyes during the eclipse.
