On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada. Warby Parker will be giving away free, ISO-certified solar eclipse glasses at all their stores from April 1 until the big day (while supplies last) so you can safely witness this celestial spectacle. If you're not near a store, you can download the template for their DIY pinhole eclipse projector!

Total Solar Eclipse

Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.

When watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, which happens before and after totality, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. You can also use an indirect viewing method, such as a pinhole projector.​