"Essential Tips for Safely Viewing and Photographing the 2024 Solar Eclipse"

To safely view the upcoming solar eclipse, it's crucial to wear specialized eclipse glasses with ISO 12312-2 filters, as regular sunglasses or tools like telescopes can cause permanent eye damage. Only look at the eclipse with the naked eye during totality, and keep eclipse glasses on during a partial eclipse. Ensure the glasses are from a reputable source, and consider reusing them if undamaged. If unable to find proper glasses, make a pinhole projector to safely view the eclipse indirectly.