How to make a solar eclipse viewer

Ranger Bob Reichman shows you how to make a homemade shoebox eclipse viewer so you can safely watch the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.

[JLvatron]

Thank you! I will use this for the Total Eclipse for April 2024.
I don't want the risks of using glasses to look directly at the sun.

[TKraptor.]

I just tested it, and it works. The clouds around the sun looks cool. Thank you for sharing this!

[vaibhavjaiswal]

Who's here for the annular eclipse on 21st June 2020?

[nickaclaus]

I used a similar viewing device as this guy is demonstrating and it was like....meh. Then I saw my neighbor on her balcony and she and her family all had their eclipse viewing glasses. They invited me over and I have to say that looking through the glasses was a phenomenal experience and 100 times better than seeing a silhouette through a hole in a box. The box method just doesn't make the whole experience of a solar eclipse seem at all amazing but the live image through the glasses was truly something I will never forget.

[michaeldowzycki]

This totally I built one in less than 15 minutes.. And am watching things as they happen... So

[amandaauld]

I just made one from this tutorial. Hope it works because nowhere has glasses left!!

[tyronekitchens]

I'M good!!I'm already about blind now..

[vatossan]

I was in florida WPB. the eclipse made the day a little dark, like if it were late in the afternoon. I used the box and it helped me not to look at the sun with my own eyes. thanks!

[rondomack]

Great job & thanks for explaining how to use it once finished. 💯👍

[paulabrown]

Just made this for April 8th 2024 eclipse, Watching from Alabama.

[rudranath]

IAM watching this for observing 21st June 2020 solar eclipse and I'm very excited as it's happening after 1995

[shelleygingras]

So simple and helpful. Thanks so much. My two junior astronomers are ready to go.

[sammyytube]

This show box preparation is much better than the one that I followed in placing the alum foil in the center of the back panel and the viewing hole on the side.  This way your hold it like binacolars.  Also Don't know why people are concerned about looking broke and stupid for an historical event that millions are trying to get a look at on the same day.  If you know the timing, you are only holding up the box for 5 minutes in your backyard or behind your apartment building.  If others watch you because they could not get those sold out glasses, then you are teaching them a home science project.

[corporalflores]

Of all items to use for poking a hole, a spaghetti noodle. Sheesh....

[sammyytube]

Btw, if you don't have a shoe box an empty cereal box or a small packing box from a mail delivery will due.  Just love these DIY hacks especially when solar glasses are sold out or other vendors are trying to profit from with knock offs on a rare event.

[mistertorguehighfiveflexin]

Thanks for the help man I just built my first solar eclipse box I really hope it works 🤞

[vivicalderon]

Simple and effective! My son and I are enjoying today's eclipse! Thanks a lot!🎉

[moncebravo]

Just finished mine last minute!😂hopefully my neighbors don't think I'm crazy holding up a shoe box outside like the guy @ 2:23 💀

[andreabisignani]

Your tutorial is very helpful. The best one I found. Thanks.

[amvirtual]

Great stuff & can't wait for the big event!! Thank you!