DIY Solar Eclipse Glasses and Sun Viewer. Check Out The Easy Steps Here
Solar Eclipses have been proven to be one of the most interesting and scientifically important events for humans for centuries and the opportunity to view the sudden disappearance of sun and the effects created by it is always quite the experience!!
This rare, mesmerizing sky is the result of moon aligning between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun’s light and casting a shadow on our planet. And when the earth spins, this shadow traces its path at some 1,400 miles an hour along a line called the “path of totality.”
So, if you’re finally digging into this totality thing and don’t want to miss another magnificent view of solar eclipse next year but falling behind just because you don’t have glasses then, worry not. Well, it’s easy to order glasses from Amazon but you can’t always count on it at the last minute so today we bring you the super-simple and safe solar eclipse viewer made out of a cereal box!!
You might be doubting this but it’s a total money saver, easy to use, doesn’t require any special skills and can be made in less than 10 minutes!
Supplies Needed:
An empty cereal box, tin foil, sellotape, a piece of white paper, scissors, a nail or a thumb pin (to make a pinhole).
Follow These Steps:
- Empty a cereal box and cut a strip of white paper, measuring the size of the end of your box.
- Tape the strip on the inside of the box and close the top of the box.
- The box is taped up using foil on the seams to avoid any entry of light inside that could obstruct our view.
- Cut two holes on the side of the box opposite to the white paper.
- Cover one of the holes up with foil and tape it in place.
- Put a pinhole through the foil.
When it’s time for the eclipse you need to stand with your back towards the sun and look inside the open hole. The sun will come through the pinhole and draws the image of the eclipse onto the white paper inside the viewer.
Pinhole projection works by redirecting the image onto something else like a screen, the ground, or a piece of paper depending on which method you use. But whatever your methods be, remember it’s harmful to look directly at the sun. So, be a DIY freak and get your own eclipse viewer like a pro!!
