Can I reuse my 2017 eclipse glasses for the 2024 eclipse? [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Americans are gearing up for the total solar eclipse on April 8. 

But what if you have an old pair of solar glasses from the 2017 eclipse, can you reuse those?

THE QUESTION

Can you reuse your old solar eclipse glasses from 2017? 

THE SOURCES

THE ANSWER

Yes, you can use old eclipse glasses — as long as they are ISO 12312-2 standard-certified and are in perfect condition, meaning there are no scratches or holes in the lenses.

WHAT WE FOUND

When comparing the 2017 solar eclipse with this year’s,  DiBraccio said there are a few differences, the path being the most important.

“So the path is different but also the width of totality is also a little wider than it was in 2017,” DiBraccio said. 

And for those in …