BBC
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Specialist eclipse glasses are sold out or nearly sold out online ahead of a significant eclipse visible from the UK. The last comparable eclipse in the UK occurred in 1999. Retailers and online vendors have reported stock shortages as demand has increased.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyqxx27620o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss