How to View the Eclipse Safely without Sunglasses

TLDRLearn how to indirectly view the eclipse without sunglasses by creating a simple projector using a box, foil, and a piece of paper.

Key insights

🌑You can indirectly view the eclipse by creating a simple projector using a box and foil.

✂️Cut out a piece of foil and tape it to one of the holes in the box.

🌞With the sun at your back, the light will shine through the pinhole in the foil and project the image of the sun inside the box.

🌒As the eclipse progresses, you'll be able to see the moon moving over the sun, creating a crescent shape inside your projector.

⚠️Remember not to look at the sun directly without proper protection like sunglasses or eclipse glasses.

Q&A

Can I view the eclipse without sunglasses?

Yes, you can create a simple projector using a box and foil to indirectly view the eclipse.

What do I need to create the projector?

You will need a box, foil, scissors, tape, and a piece of paper to create the projector.

How does the projector work?

The projector works by allowing the sun's light to shine through a pinhole in the foil and project the image of the sun inside the box.

What will I see inside the projector?

As the eclipse progresses, you'll be able to see the moon moving over the sun, creating a crescent shape inside your projector.

Can I look at the sun directly without sunglasses?

No, it is not safe to look at the sun directly without proper protection like sunglasses or eclipse glasses.

Timestamped Summary

00:01You can indirectly view the eclipse using a simple projector.

00:09The projectors have an ISO certification.

00:24Create a projector by cutting out a piece of foil and taping it to the box.

00:46Cover the box with a piece of paper and take it outside with the sun at your back.

01:08The image projected inside the box will show the eclipse progress, with the moon moving over the sun.

01:17Remember to never look at the sun directly without proper protection.