While cities brace for traffic, schools brace for absences and space enthusiasts are planning parties, the glasses that enable safe viewing of the eclipse have become something of a hot commodity.

1. A cardboard box: You can use either a shoe box (like the one used in the explainer video) or an empty cereal box. 2. A white sheet of paper that will be able to cover one end of your box. 6.

ST. LOUIS — We all want to see this celestial event, but to view it safely you'll need a pair of eclipse glasses. No other eyewear, not even the darkest tinted sunglasses, can protect your eyes from ...

WATCH: Reporter Carlos R. Muñoz explains how to build a DIY eclipse-viewer, what to expect from wildlife and how to support pets during the midday darkness. (undefined) Thousands of people from around ...

Luckily, people who didn't manage to get their hands on glasses are not completely down and out. There are other safe ways to view the eclipse, say experts, and a lot of them only require a little bit ...