"Total Solar Eclipse: Viewing Tips and Texas Watch Parties"

A total solar eclipse is set to pass through Texas and the Midwest states on April 8, offering a unique celestial spectacle. While special glasses are essential for direct viewing of the sun, a pinhole projector can also be used to safely observe the eclipse. The shape of the pinhole affects the image projected, with round, square, and triangular holes producing different patterns when light passes through. Even if not in the path of totality, individuals can still enjoy the eclipse using simple pinhole viewers or by standing under a tree to see crescent-shaped images projected through the gaps in the leaves.