Can't find solar eclipse glasses? Here's how to make a last-minute pinhole camera

Kids in Newfoundland and Labrador are gearing up to view their first-ever solar eclipse, an experience they say is bound to be exciting, but a tad scary.

The little ones want to make sure their eyes are protected when they watch the moon pass over the sun — to do so, they've learned how to make pinhole cameras, or solar eclipse viewers.

On Saturday, the A.C. Hunter Public Library in St. John's taught people how to make the cameras using a cereal box or shoebox, aluminum foil, tape and a white sheet of paper. 

If you can't find solar eclipse glasses and are looking for a quick and safe last-minute alternative, check out the video below for a step-by-step guide on how to make your own pinhole camera.

Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Click here to visit our landing page.