NYT
Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Thousands of people in London searched for eclipse glasses ahead of a solar eclipse scheduled for Wednesday, with retailers reporting sold-out inventory and elevated prices. The eclipse was visible from London on that date.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/world/europe/solar-eclipse-glasses-uk.html