Solar eclipse 2015: Safest ways to view the eclipse

While thousands are expected to come to Scotland to view tomorrow’s solar eclipse, it is important to remember the risks of witnessing the phenomenon.

It is not safe to look directly at the sun, during an eclipse – even though it may appear from our perspective that it is covered, the sun is still exceptionally bright and can damage your eyesight.

Here are some ways you can protect your eyesight, and still view the eclipse.

1) A pin-hole camera

Instead of looking straight at the sun, why not build a pin-hole camer, which allows you to watch the eclipse while protecting your eyesight.

To create a pinhole camera, poke a hole in a paper plate and, with the sun behind you, project the sun through the hole onto a white piece of paper.

2) Use a collander

A ready-made alternative to the pin-hole camera – simply hold it up with your back to the sun, and let the light project onto a piece of card.

The various holes will help project the sunlight a number of times.

3) Special sunglasses

Do not, we repeat, do not use your Ray-Bans for this one.

Shops are selling glasses made of Mylar which filters solar rays.

Ordinary sunglasses do not have the necessary protection from sunlight.