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Make a Solar Eclipse Viewer with Common Household Materials

Make a solar eclipse viewer that is super-easy for your children to use and can be used with simple items you probably already have.
Prep Time15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Pair of scissors
  • 2 Pieces of white cardstock
  • 1 Pin for punching a small hole in the cardstock
  • Foil

Instructions

  • In the center of the cardstock, cut out a 2" square.
  • Cut a piece of foil that is 3" square.
    make a solar eclipse viewer
  • Tape the foil over the square you cut in the cardstock and use the pin to make a small hole in the center of the foil.
  • Take your viewer and the other piece of blank cardstock outside. Place the blank piece of cardstock on the ground. Then, stand with your back to the Sun.
    make a simple solar eclipse viewer
  • Move the viewer until you see sunlight come through the hole and project onto the piece of cardstock on the ground.