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Post-Eclipse: Maximizing the Use of Solar Viewing Equipment

With the 2024 total solar eclipse behind us, experts offer guidance on reusing and recycling solar viewing gear.

Faralyn Stroop, an anthropology student, works on her school registration while awaiting the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tenn., Monday, April 8, 2024.
Apr 8, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; COSI guests gather to watch the first total solar eclipse to cross Ohio in more than 200 years at COSIÕs Epic Eclipse Experience event.
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The Mariachi Paredes de Tejastitlán performs "Total Eclipse of the Heart" during the eclipse at the University of Texas in Austin, Tenn., Monday, April 8, 2024.

Overview

  • Millions experienced the 2024 total solar eclipse, sparking interest in safe sun observation.
  • Observers are encouraged to inspect, reuse, or recycle their solar viewing equipment for future celestial events.
  • Astronomers Without Borders and other organizations facilitate the recycling of eclipse glasses for global educational use.
  • The Masters tournament provided unique, collectible solar glasses, blending sports with astronomical events.
  • A passenger captured a rare view of the eclipse from a plane, highlighting the event's widespread appeal.