India, Aug. 11 -- As skywatchers prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse, searches for "how to make solar eclipse glasses at home" and "DIY eclipse glasses" are likely to rise. However, experts warn that making a homemade filter for direct viewing of the Sun is not a safe substitute for certified eclipse glasses. The good news is that there are simple DIY solar eclipse viewing methods that allow people to watch the eclipse indirectly without looking directly at the Sun. One of the easiest options is a pinhole projector.

Can You Make Solar Eclipse Glasses At Home?

The short answer is not safely using ordinary household materials. Regular sunglasses, tinted plastic, photographic film, homemade filters and other improvised materials should ...