DIY cereal box solar eclipse viewer: Watch the eclipse safely at home

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you find yourself without up-to-date eclipse glasses, worry not! You can easily craft a homemade viewing device using simple materials. Follow these steps to create your own cereal box solar eclipse viewer.

Materials needed:

• Empty cereal box
• Aluminum foil
• Scissors
• Clear tape
• Marker
• Piece of white paper

Instructions:

1. Trace the bottom of the cereal box onto a piece of white paper and cut out the traced rectangle.
2. Place the cut-out flat against the bottom of the cereal box.
3. On the box top, cut out a square on each side, leaving the center intact. You should now have two openings on either side of the box top.
4. Cover the left opening with aluminum foil, securing it with tape.
5. Use scissors to punch a half-inch hole into the center of the foil.

How to use:

1. During the eclipse, position yourself with your back to the sun.
2. Look through the opening on the right side of the box top.
3. You’ll see a reflection of the eclipse playing out on the paper inside the box.
4. With this simple DIY project, you can safely observe the solar eclipse from the comfort of your own home!

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