How to use a colander to watch the solar eclipse safely without glasses today

ONE of the celestial spectacles of the century takes place later today, but with shops around the UK running out of eclipse glasses many people are looking for alternatives. Thankfully, you most probably have everything you need to view the solar eclipse safely sitting in a kitchen cupboard. How to watch the eclipse us

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

This hack is ideal if observers have missed out on getting solar eclipse 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 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.

Even without special glasses, there are still a few methods to view the solar eclipse safely from home.

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