Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

There is a solar eclipse happening in North America. Articles discuss whether people need special glasses to watch it safely, with some sources saying glasses are necessary to prevent vision damage, while others describe alternative safe viewing methods that don't require purchasing special equipment.

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National story. 54 articles from 14 sources. Updated Aug 12, 2026.

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The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

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Ran by 48 outlets· Weareiowa, 12News Phoenix, +46 more
WeareiowaCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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12News PhoenixCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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CBS 19 TylerCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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Myfox ZoneCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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WKYC ClevelandCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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Rocket City NowCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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First Coast NewsCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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Wfmy News 2Center· Aug 12, 2026

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9NEWS DenverCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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13News Now NorfolkCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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KVUECenter· Aug 12, 2026

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CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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Local MemphisCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KGW PortlandCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KING 5 SeattleCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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FOX 43 YorkCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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WGRZ BuffaloCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

11Alive AtlantaCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

12News Now BeaumontCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KTVB BoiseCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

WTHR IndianapolisCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

Thv11Center· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KARE 11 MinneapolisCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

WTSP TampaCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KSDKCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KHOU HoustonCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

13WMAZ MaconCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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WNEPCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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WWL New OrleansCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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KREM SpokaneCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

News Center MaineLean Left· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

WFAA DallasCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

WTOL ToledoCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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News West 9Center· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KIII Corpus ChristiCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

WLTX ColumbiaCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

WBIR KnoxvilleCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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WCNCCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

WZZM Grand RapidsCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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10TV ColumbusCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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KAGS BryanCenter· Aug 12, 2026

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WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

KCEN WacoCenter· Aug 12, 2026

Do you need special glasses to watch the solar eclipse in North America today?

Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· WFMZ Allentown, Wyoming Tribune Eagle
WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 11, 2026

3 ways to watch a solar eclipse without eclipse glasses

Wyoming Tribune EagleCenter· Aug 11, 2026

3 ways to watch a solar eclipse without eclipse glasses

BBC NewsCenter· Aug 11, 2026

Three ways to watch safely without glasses

EarthSkyCenter· Aug 11, 2026

How to watch a solar eclipse safely: tips here

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

High Point EnterpriseLean Right· Aug 11, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

3 ways to watch a solar eclipse without eclipse glasses

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