How to watch safely, where to get solar viewers WPXI [Video]

People across the country are getting excited at the opportunity to see a solar eclipse on April 8. And while most are eager to catch a glimpse of the eclipse, officials are urging caution — as not using proper precautions could cause serious injury.

WPXI gathered the safety information you need, so you can watch the eclipse without worry.

How to safely view the solar eclipse

According to the American Astronomical Society (AAS), there is only one safe way to directly look at the sun during a solar eclipse while it’s not totally covered by the moon: through solar eclipse glasses or handheld viewers.

These glasses are not sunglasses, according to NASA the filters are thousands of times darker and are supposed to comply with an international safety standard. If you don’t wear these glasses, you’re risking serious damage to your eyes.

The only instance where people can look at the sun directly during the solar eclipse is within the narrow path of …