There’s an eclipse coming! In fact, there are two—and we’ve got a filter to get you ready for both

Have you heard? There’s an eclipse coming! In fact, there are two—and we’ve got a filter to get you ready for both.

A “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will cross the western United States on Oct. 14, 2023. A total solar eclipse will follow on April 8, 2024, turning the daytime sky dark in the eastern U.S.

Try out some virtual eclipse glasses in our new AR (augmented reality) filter. Find out when to use (real) eclipse glasses during each eclipse, learn more about how solar eclipses happen—and even control the path of the Moon’s shadow yourself! To find it, head to our account and tap on the sparkles icon. ✨

And remember, always use proper eye protection designed for solar viewing when looking at the Sun.

Credit: NASA/Joy Ng