Events
Eclipse Glasses Collection
April 9–30, 2024
Store Hours
SHIFT · 252 Haverford Avenue · Narberth PA 19072
Now that the solar eclipse is over, you can donate your glasses to others in a future path of totality!
SHIFT is collecting solar eclipse glasses in good condition to support Astronomers Without Borders efforts.
Can’t make it into the shop? Warby Parker stores nationwide are also accepting them.
Accepted Items
- Solar eclipse glasses
- used + new
- no scratches or bends
Not Accepted
- Scratched, bent, expired, or unwearable solar eclipse glasses
What Happens to the Waste?
Astronomers Without Borders has been sending solar glasses for annular and total solar eclipse since 2008. From Africa, Asia, North and South America, their members, partners and National Coordinators help to bring glasses to people who may not otherwise have a safe way to view the eclipse directly. Travelers from the United States graciously volunteer to bring them in their luggage and hand them out to local educators and organizers of public viewing events.