A solar eclipse is coming

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But what if something cool is happening?](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXNhZmVseS12aWV3LXNvbGFyLWVjbGlwc2UvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Four different eclipse viewers pictured together.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXNhZmVseS12aWV3LXNvbGFyLWVjbGlwc2UvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Photo: Marki Williams Solar eclipses certainly aren’t a regular occurrence in North America. So it’s truly remarkable that we’ll get an opportunity to see two different types of such astronomical events in the span of only six months. For an annular eclipse, like the one coming up later this month, you’ll need certified eye protection in order to properly marvel at it. We’ve found the best paper glasses, specialty binoculars, and more to allow you to enjoy this spectacular event. [Gear for safely viewing a solar eclipse→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TnaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ndWlkZXMvaG93LXRvLXNhZmVseS12aWV3LXNvbGFyLWVjbGlwc2UvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [5 cheap(ish) things to take stargazing](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nLzUtY2hlYXBpc2gtdGhpbmdzLXRvLXRha2Utc3RhcmdhemluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Back view of five people sitting at tourist tent on copy space background of dark starry sky.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nLzUtY2hlYXBpc2gtdGhpbmdzLXRvLXRha2Utc3RhcmdhemluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) Photo: iStock On the other end of the spectrum, for the ultimate night-sky experience, there are two essentials that you’ll need: darkness and time. The first you’ll get by picking the right location, as far away from any bright lights as possible. From there, a few key items can help you to stay out there comfortably into the night, for as long as you need to see something glorious. [See the stars→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nLzUtY2hlYXBpc2gtdGhpbmdzLXRvLXRha2Utc3RhcmdhemluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [More for sky gazing](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TpaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nLzUtY2hlYXBpc2gtdGhpbmdzLXRvLXRha2Utc3RhcmdhemluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [A person looking through a telescope in a field.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtdGVsZXNjb3Blcy1mb3ItYmVnaW5uZXJzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMxMDAyJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwNDIyMSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDYzMDAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgplE5g2G2U103HcUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [The best telescopes for beginners](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtdGVsZXNjb3Blcy1mb3ItYmVnaW5uZXJzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMxMDAyJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwNDIyMSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDYzMDAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgplE5g2G2U103HcUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) We held months’ worth of star parties to find the best telescopes. We found [four options that are easy to set up and use](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtdGVsZXNjb3Blcy1mb3ItYmVnaW5uZXJzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjMxMDAyJmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEwNDIyMSZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNDYzMDAmdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgplE5g2G2U103HcUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~). [A photo of binoculars on top of books.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWJpbm9jdWxhcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Our favorite binoculars](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWJpbm9jdWxhcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [For better viewing](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3RoZS1iZXN0LWJpbm9jdWxhcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) of birds, nature, and—yes—the sky. [A bearded man lying on a puffy blanket outdoors.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcHVmZnktYmxhbmtldC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [A great puffy blanket](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcHVmZnktYmxhbmtldC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) After wrapping ourselves in 13 different options, we found [the best insulated blanket](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TaaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcHVmZnktYmxhbmtldC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDIzMTAwMiZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMDQyMjEmbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTQ2MzAwJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZROYNhtlNdNx3FIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) to keep you warm on your outdoor adventures. [A Quad chair in front of a tent](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcG9ydGFibGUtb3V0ZG9vci1jaGFpcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [The best camping chair](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcG9ydGFibGUtb3V0ZG9vci1jaGFpcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) We tested 16 fold-up chairs to find some standout ways to sit down in the outdoors. [Plop down on one of these](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TkaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtcG9ydGFibGUtb3V0ZG9vci1jaGFpcnMvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). [The best insulated vest](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtaW5zdWxhdGVkLXZlc3QvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [Three people wearing three different types of insulated vests while standing in front of a gray background.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRm_buYP0TbaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtaW5zdWxhdGVkLXZlc3QvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyMzEwMDImaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTA0MjIxJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE0NjMwMCZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmUTmDYbZTXTcdxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) Photo: Connie Park When you want to add a little more warmth—but are seeking greater freedom of movement than a jacket allows—a vest is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. 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