Non-compliant eclipse glasses put on sale ahead of the 12 August 2026 solar eclipse
Points clés
- A major solar eclipse event will take place in France on 12 August 2026.
- The French Astronomy Association announced that glasses not complying with safety norms are being sold.
- Non-standard glasses without a user manual pose a serious risk to public health.
En chiffres
The solar eclipse that will take place in France on 12 August 2026 is expected to be the biggest astronomical event of the summer period. While sky enthusiasts are preparing to obtain the necessary equipment to watch this important moment, a serious danger to eye health has emerged.
The French Astronomy Association has warned that eclipse glasses without a CE certificate and not complying with safety norms are being sold on the market. These glasses, which particularly lack Turkish or French user manuals in some kiosks and sales outlets, pose a real risk to public health.
It is of great importance for those who want to observe the event to use only certified and reliable equipment in order to prevent permanent damage to their eyes. Authorities and experts urge consumers to stay away from such fake or inadequately protecting products.
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- When will the solar eclipse take place?
- A major solar eclipse event will take place in the summer period of 2026, on 12 August.
- Which glasses were included in the safety warning?
- Eclipse glasses that do not have a CE certificate and a user manual, and do not comply with safety norms, were warned against for being risky.
- Which institution made this warning?
- The warning that the eclipse glasses do not meet safety standards was made by the French Astronomy Association.
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