Wednesday 12 August 2026 from 5 pm.
To mark the 2026 solar eclipse, special viewing glasses will be available at the Tourist Office to help you observe the event safely. Warning: Never look directly at the Sun without appropriate eye protection, as this can cause irreversible eye damage.
These glasses are specifically designed for observing the solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Certified with the CE marking, they provide eye protection when used according to the following instructions:
Check the glasses before use. If they are damaged, torn or punctured, do not use them and dispose of them safely.
Put the glasses on before looking towards the Sun.
Look away from the Sun before removing the glasses.
Do not use them in combination with optical instruments such as binoculars, telescopes or cameras, as this may damage the filter and create a risk of eye injury.
Do not use them if you have an eye condition or have recently undergone eye surgery.
Children may only use them under adult supervision.
Keep the glasses on at all times during the eclipse, including at maximum coverage of the Sun by the Moon.
⚠️ Warning: Never look directly at the Sun without appropriate eye protection, as this may cause permanent and irreversible eye damage.
Wednesday 12 August 2026 from 5 pm.
Free of charge.
Les Orres, in collaboration with the Marseille Astronomy Association, offers lectures and stargazing sessions. This year’s conference theme will focus on the Sun, in anticipation of the near-total solar eclipse (in France) on August 12.
Observe the Sun safely with the specialists from the Marseille Astronomy Association, using specially adapted optical instruments designed for solar observation.