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20minutes 3w

In the face of the shortage of protective glasses for the solar eclipse on August 12, Parisians, including the author of the article, rushed to Parc André-Citroën in the hope of borrowing some, even exchanging bags of chips for this precious item, while the French astronomy association distributed all its reserves despite the massive influx of onlookers. (translated)

Eclipse solaire du 12 août : « Un paquet de chips contre des lunettes »… La quête de Graal dans un parc parisien
Edwy Plenel 3w

Solar eclipse: shortages and the explosion in prices of protective glasses are a new example of the government's inability to organize a rational management of risks. A major characteristic of the two terms of Emmanuel Macron. (translated)

BFMTV 3w

The Fraud Repression has identified non-compliant safety glasses sold for viewing the solar eclipse, exposing professionals to fines of up to 200,000 euros during an ongoing verification campaign. (translated)

Les professionnels risquent une amende de 200.000 euros: la Répression des Fraudes a constaté que certaines lunettes de protection vendues pour observer l'éclipse solaire étaient non conformes
Franceinfo 3w

The protective glasses necessary to observe the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, are in high demand and have become difficult to find, both in Paris and across France, with stock shortages reported in many pharmacies and optical stores. (translated)

"Ça se vend comme des petits pains" : où peut-on encore trouver des lunettes pour regarder l'éclipse solaire ?
BFMTV 3w

Due to the depletion of stocks of protective glasses for the eclipse, many alternatives exist to safely observe the phenomenon, such as using appropriate welding glasses, projecting the image of the Sun, or observing natural shadows. (translated)

Méthode de la projection, verres de soudeur... Comment regarder l'éclipse si vous n'avez pas trouvé de lunettes
BFMTV 3w

The president of the national union of ophthalmologists in France warns against the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without proper glasses, highlighting the increase in sales of protective glasses due to the excitement generated by the event. (translated)

Éclipse solaire: le président du syndicat national des Ophtalmologistes de France explique pourquoi la regarder sans lunettes est dangereux
BFMTV 3w

In Spain, the solar eclipse scheduled for August 12 will be total, generating massive excitement and making all hotels fully booked. (translated)

En Espagne, l'éclipse solaire sera totale et les hôtels affichent complet
BFMTV 3w

To safely observe the solar eclipse on August 12, it is essential not to use old or non-compliant protective glasses, to take them out of their case only at the last moment to avoid damage, and not to wear them for more than three consecutive minutes. (translated)

Ne pas utiliser celles de 1999, ne pas les sortir de l'étui avant de les utiliser... Les précautions à prendre concernant les lunettes d’observation de l’éclipse
L'Obs 3w

Marine Tondelier, ecologist candidate for the presidential election, criticizes the government's lack of preparation in the face of the shortage of protective glasses for the solar eclipse on August 12, highlighting a contrast with the significant prevention campaign of 1999 and warning about the risks to public health. (translated)

Pénurie de lunettes pour regarder l’éclipse solaire : Tondelier dénonce l’absence de distribution nationale
SHADES 3w

🚨 La France fait face à une PÉNURIE de lunettes de protection pour l’ÉCLIPSE de demain. ☀️🌑 🕶️ De nombreux opticiens, pharmacies, supermarchés sont en RUPTURE partout. ⚠️ ATTENTION, regarder l’éclipse SANS ces lunettes peut causer de GRAVES SÉQUELLES à votre rétine. https://t.co/jlLdMhIVtM #Eclipse #LunettesDeProtection #Santé

BFMTV 3w

As the solar eclipse on August 12 approaches, several businesses in France are facing a shortage of specific glasses for safe observation, prompting specialists to remind the importance of caution regarding the various protection options. (translated)

Éclipse solaire: de nombreux commerces sont en rupture de stock de lunettes
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20minutes 3w

Two days before the solar eclipse on August 12, the overwhelming demand for protective glasses has caused a general stock shortage in Toulouse, with pharmacies, opticians, and tobacconists unable to meet the needs of residents, who must now turn to alternatives to observe the phenomenon safely. (translated)

Eclipse solaire du 12 août : « Plus personne n’en a »… Pourquoi c’est galère de trouver des lunettes de protection ?
Franceinfo 3w

As the solar eclipse on August 12 approaches, the demand for protective glasses is skyrocketing, leading to a shortage and price increases, making it difficult to obtain them in France. (translated)

"On n'a pas encore trouvé" : 48 heures avant l'éclipse, les lunettes viennent à manquer et les prix montent en flèche
BFMTV 3w

As the solar eclipse on August 12 approaches, experts recommend going to newsstands, which offer approved safety glasses often available with magazines, such as Sky & Space, despite shortages in other stores. (translated)

Éclipse: vous avez du mal à trouver des lunettes? Voici où être sûr d'en dénicher, même en dernière minute
Franceinfo 4w

The article explains how special glasses for observing the solar eclipse are made, highlighting the importance of adhering to strict safety standards to protect the eyes from the harmful rays of the sun, while emphasizing the risk of a shortage of these glasses before the event. (translated)

Comment sont fabriquées les lunettes spécialisées pour regarder l'éclipse solaire ?
La Libre.be 4w

On August 12, 2026, the Belgians will have the opportunity to observe a rare total solar eclipse, with about 89% of the Sun's surface obscured in Brussels, but it is essential to obtain compliant protective glasses to avoid eye injuries, especially since these glasses are becoming increasingly difficult to find. (translated)

Risques, postes d’observation, lunettes spéciales : tout savoir sur l’éclipse solaire du 12 août prochain
BFMTV 4w

The French government anticipates a strong demand for glasses to observe the solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, warning of potential stock shortages and emphasizing the importance of using appropriate protective glasses to avoid serious eye injuries. (translated)

"Des ruptures de stock de lunettes sont à prévoir": avant l'éclipse solaire, le gouvernement en pleine phase de prévention
L
Le Soir 4w

With just a few days to go before the solar eclipse on August 12, protective glasses are becoming increasingly difficult to find in Belgium, with the Professional Association of Opticians and Optometrists of Belgium (APOOB) advising immediate purchases, while major suppliers are facing stock depletion. (translated)

Éclipse solaire du 12 août : les lunettes de protection de plus en plus difficiles à trouver en Belgique
Franceinfo 4w

The article explains the importance of using certified protective glasses to observe the solar eclipse on August 12, addressing essential questions about recognizing approved glasses, where to buy them, and precautions to take when observing to avoid serious retinal injuries. (translated)

Vous ne voulez pas louper l'éclipse solaire du 12 août ? On répond à sept questions pas si bêtes sur les lunettes de protection
BFMTV Aug 2

While the solar eclipse on August 12 promises to be historic, the DGCCRF warns about the risks associated with protective glasses that do not comply with regulations, advising to purchase only models certified ISO 12312-2:2015 to avoid serious eye injuries. (translated)

Éclipse du 12 août: des lunettes d'observation dangereuses sont en vente sur Internet et en kiosque, voici comment les repérer