Solar eclipse: Safe ways to view include using a colander

Europe's first solar eclipse in over a decade will happen on Friday morning, with Wales regarded as one of the best places in the UK to watch.

Carwyn Jones gets advice on the best and safest ways to watch the eclipse which include using a kitchen colander to cast shadows on to white paper.

WARNING: NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITH THE NAKED EYE, OR WITH CAMERAS, TELESCOPES, GLASSES OR DEVICES OF ANY KIND UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED THAT IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. LOOKING AT THE SUN WITHOUT PROPER PRECAUTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.

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