On Wednesday, August 12, millions of Americans will have the chance to watch a partial solar eclipse. NASA has never endorsed a brand of solar eclipse glasses, so if you see “NASA-approved” language on a product, it’s best to skip it. When the eclipse is partial, eclipse glasses must be used at all times.” If you wear prescription glasses, put your eclipse glasses over your regular pair—not underneath. Looking directly at a solar eclipse can cause serious harmThere can be serious consequences to looking directly at a solar eclipse, including solar retinopathy (damage to the retina at the back of your eye), or worse.