Safety tips and data collection: A guide to viewing and studying the annular solar eclipse

Thousands of people are expected to visit Albuquerque to witness an annular solar eclipse this Saturday. Optometrists advise against looking directly at the eclipse, as it can cause permanent damage to the eyes, including color distortion, blurry spots, and loss of vision. Instead, they recommend wearing ISO-certified glasses or watching the eclipse at a planetarium or on TV. Free glasses are being offered at various locations, including Blink Albuquerque, and there are several viewing parties across the state.