How to make a pinhole projector to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses tonight

THE UK is gearing up for a sensational celestial show on Wednesday, when the best solar eclipse in decades will grace our skies. But with certified eclipse glasses selling out fast, people are looking for alternative ways to witness the phenomenon. Even if you do manage to buy a genuine pair online, they most likely...

If you plan to watch the solar eclipse, make sure your lenses offer enough protection. Alternatively, you can safely watch using household items.

Stunning, eerie sight will not be visible again for decades – so find all the times and information on glasses here

Guide to watching the solar eclipse safely if you can’t get specialist glasses

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across Wales ahead of today's near-total solar eclipse, but there are still safe ways to watch the celestial spectacle beginning at around 6pm on August 12

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across the UK ahead of today's near-total solar eclipse, but there are safe indirect viewing methods you can use to watch the spectacle beginning at around 6pm

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across Scotland ahead of tonight's near-total solar eclipse

Solar eclipse glasses have sold out at major retailers across the UK ahead of this evening's show - and experts are warning Brits not to use dangerous 'knock-off' versions or sunglasses

Three ways to watch Britain's solar eclipse safely without sold-out special glasses  GB News

No solar eclipse glasses? Here are five ways to watch it safely  itv.com

With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.

A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.

A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.

With solar eclipse glasses getting harder to come by, a pinhole projector offers a simple, homemade alternative to safely view the rare event

Eclipse enthusiasts struggle to find safe glasses to watch spectacle  The Times