How to Safely View a Solar Eclipse Without Glasses
DIY Methods
Colander or Pasta Strainer
Hold a colander about 20 inches away from a piece of white paper or cardboard to project an image of the eclipse. The holes in the colander act as tiny pinholes, creating multiple images of the sun that combine to form a larger projection.
Pinhole Viewer
Poke a small hole in a piece of cardboard. Hold the card at a distance from a surface, with the sun shining through the hole. A safe, inverted image of the eclipse will appear on the surface.
Indirect Methods
Hands
Overlap your fingers from both hands, with one hand vertical and the other horizontal. Gaze at the eclipse through the small space between your fingers, creating a pinhole effect.
Household Items
Use a variety of household items to create a pinhole effect, such as a straw, a colander, or a mesh strainer. Hold the item at a distance from a surface and allow the sun to shine through to project the eclipse.
Comments