Science‘The colander worked best!’ Guardian readers share their solar eclipse experiences

Millions across Europe watched a rare solar eclipse on Wednesday evening. Guardian readers describe the spectacle and the sense of community it created, recalling homemade viewing methods including welding visors, cereal boxes, colanders and pizza boxes.

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