# Solar eclipse: readers share their viewing tricks, including a colander

Guardian readers recounted how they watched the solar eclipse, with many using household items like colanders as pinhole projectors. The responses highlight creative, safe ways to enjoy a rare natural event and the public's enthusiasm for astronomy.

**Importance:** 2/5

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/aug/13/guardian-readers-share-solar-eclipse-experience) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:19:13 GMT