On the 20th March we are lucky enough to be witnesses to a rare event – no not Johnny winning a Challenge Haven – but the Solar Eclipse!
Many of you may remember the solar eclipse we had in 1999 and marveled at how the sun disappeared. We can do that all again this month but this one is extra special as it will be the last solar eclipse in Europe until August 12th 2026!
As exciting as it is we need to remember to be safe and protect our peepers. That’s why we’ve been busy making our solar eclipse viewer. It’s really simple to make and everything can be found around the house!
How to make a solar eclipse viewer
What you will need:
– a shoe box
– scissors
– foil
– white paper
– tape
Step one
carefully cut a small square inch at one side of the box
Step two
cut a square of tin foil big enough to easily cover the hole in the box
Step three
securely fasten the foil square on the outside of the box using tape
Step four
Using a pin, poke a hole in the middle of the foil
Step five
Place a square of white paper opposite your tin foil on the inside of the box- this is where you will see the eclipse
Step six
cut a ‘viewer’ hole in the side of your box
Our top tip when making a solar eclipse viewer!
Before the big day, test out your viewer by shining a light through the hole in the foil!