"Essential Tips for Safely Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse Across the US"

Central Ohioans will need special eclipse glasses to safely view the solar eclipse on April 8, as looking directly at the sun could cause severe eye injury, according to NASA. The glasses must meet the "SO 12312-2 international standard," and the American Astronomical Society has a list of approved vendors. Local stores like Kroger, Meijer, and Walmart are expected to sell the glasses, and the Columbus Metropolitan Library will give away free glasses starting March 18 while COSI in downtown Columbus is selling packs of glasses.