How Can I Watch The Eclipse Without Special Glasses

How to View the Solar Eclipse Safely

Old-School Low-Tech Methods

Even if you can't get your hands on eclipse glasses, there are old-school low-tech ways to savor the eclipse. Palms up, position one hand over the other at a 90-degree angle. Open your fingers slightly in a waffle pattern and allow sunlight to pass through the gaps. The tiny holes in a kitchen colander can project light from the eclipse onto a piece of paper or cardboard so that you see the effect.

Pinhole Viewers

Pinhole viewers are another popular DIY method for viewing solar eclipses safely. By poking a hole in a piece of card, you can create a simple device that projects an image of the eclipse onto a screen. To make a pinhole viewer, you will need a piece of card, a needle, and a piece of aluminum foil.

Instructions:

1. Make a small hole in the center of the card with the needle.
2. Cover the hole with a piece of aluminum foil.
3. Poke a small hole in the center of the aluminum foil with the needle.
4. Hold the card up to the sun and project the image of the eclipse onto a screen.

Please note that it is important to use a thick piece of card for your pinhole viewer. This will help to prevent the light from the sun from damaging your eyes.