Eclipse - Welding goggles as a possibility ?

[MrsOctaviaCharlotteSmythe]

When the previous eclipse happened some people were using welding goggles or helmets to watch it

It’s just been on the Telly (BBC news this morning) that a young chap who used welding goggles ruined his sight at the last eclipse in 1999.
If you’re tempted, don’t do it.

Most welding goggles are fine. I think they need to be shade 12 or darker so you don't hurt your eyes.

I watched the last one in 1999 with a welding mask.

I watched the last one with welding goggles and was ok. But I’m a bit more sensible now, and I won’t be doing it again!!

You could try a couple of baked potatoes?

As SunnyRedSnail says, if the welding glasses are shaded high enough you can. Id heard shade 14 or above. They mention 12.
Do you know what level the welding glasses are?

No to phone. No to sunglasses before anyone asks.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy5d19q9kngo

Mans warning after wearing welding goggles to look at the 1999 eclipse

holy trinity

thank you didnt realise this

now your talking, ill have two but i know social convention means only 1

Anything you put on your eyes should be certified to ISO standard 12312-2 which is for glasses specifically for looking at the sun.