Yin to Snowball's Yang, the Eclipse globe conjures the infinite depth of the night sky. When shaken, the transparent sphere blacks out as swirling patterns converge and combine. Once your eyes adjust to the darkness, sparkling blues, purples, greens and golds emerge in an endlessly satisfying dance. Glass globe on our Iconic Square White Base Keep your globe out of direct sunlight. Sunlight shining through the water is a magnifier and can cause a fire. Sunlight can also cause the water to discolor. Dust with a soft cloth. Glass cleaner is fine on the globe. CoolSnowGlobes are made of glass and are not toys for children.