According to NASA, any welding lenses that are at least a Shade 12 are safe for viewing a total solar eclipse, but because most types of welding don't require eyewear with filters that dark, they ...

NASA says the only welding goggles that are safe for direct viewing of the sun are those of shade 12 or higher. But this is higher than the shade that’s typically used for most types of welding.

NASA says the only welding goggles that are safe for direct viewing of the sun are those of shade 12 or higher. But this is higher than the shade that’s typically used for most types of welding.

NASA says the only welding goggles that are safe for direct viewing of the sun are those of shade 12 or higher. But this is higher than the shade that’s typically used for most types of welding.

Unless you have welding goggles with a shade number of 12 or higher, experts recommend wearing ISO-certified eclipse glasses to look at the total solar eclipse. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Unless you have welding goggles with a shade number of 12 or higher, experts recommend wearing ISO-certified eclipse glasses to look at the total solar eclipse. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

NASA says the only welding goggles that are safe for direct viewing of the sun are those of shade 12 or higher. But this is higher than the shade that’s typically used for most types of welding.

Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.