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Shortages of solar eclipse viewing glasses expected in France
Le Monde.fr • • science
Key Points:
- A total solar eclipse will occur on Wednesday, August 12, visible along a path crossing the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic Ocean, France, Portugal, northern Spain, and ending at Mallorca.
- In France, the eclipse will be partial and observable between 7 pm in the north and 9:30 pm in the south, requiring special protective glasses for safe viewing.
- Protective glasses can be purchased at pharmacies, opticians, and supermarkets, but authorities warn of a likely surge in demand and potential stock shortages just before the event.
- The French Directorate General for Health and the French Astronomy Association have cautioned about the risk of shortages and indicated that local authorities might ban gatherings if safety measures and organization are inadequate.
