Where to find eclipse glasses in Columbus

Don't wait till April to buy eclipse glasses or you likely won't find any.

Why it matters: Looking at the eclipse without proper glasses could damage your vision .

• To ensure safe viewing , you must wear ones that meet international standard ISO 12312-2 .

Be smart: Counterfeit products are flooding the market and you may not be able to tell if the glasses are a scam.

Some reputable sources:

• Columbus library branches , starting March 18 — free!
• World of Photography , 1104 Goodale Blvd., Grandview. $5.
• Group packs from COSI . Minimum of 30, $75.
• A list of American Astronomical Society-approved vendors .

Pro tip: Many viewing parties will offer glasses, but recommend bringing your own if possible.

What they're saying: "By mid-March 2024, we expect to start hearing reports about various sellers running out of stock," Richard Tresch Fienberg, a senior adviser at the American Astronomical Society, tells Axios' Analis Bailey. "It'll get worse the closer we get to April 8."

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