If you haven't secured your eclipse glasses yet, you're not alone. News 12's Tony Caputo is on the hunt for where to find them before this afternoon's solar eclipse.

As the event approaches, it's crucial to obtain ISO-certified eclipse glasses. According to NASA, looking directly at the sun during the eclipse without proper eye protection can lead to severe eye injury.

For those who already own certified glasses, it's important to inspect them for any damage to the filters. Additionally, testing the glasses ahead of time is recommended. The American Astronomical Society advises that when worn indoors, objects should be hardly visible through the glasses. Similarly, when worn outdoors, objects other than the sun's reflection on shiny surfaces should still be difficult to see.

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Schools in a few New Jersey towns will have early dismissals today due to the solar eclipse. Officials are citing safety reasons for releasing students early.

"Looking at the sun without the right eye protection, for even a short time, can damage your retina permanently. It can even cause blindness, called solar retinopathy," according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.