How to watch tonight's UK solar eclipse with item from kitchen cupboardThe UK is set to be treated to a partial solar eclipse this evening, but people have been warned not to look directly at the sun without specialist glassesView 2 Images You can view the solar eclipse with a colander (Image: Phu Min via Getty Images)Tonight, residents across the UK will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse, and there is one everyday household item you'll almost certainly already own that can be used to observe it. ‌As Britons have rushed to the shops and cleared out online retailers, obtaining specialist eclipse glasses may prove challenging — however, a single item lurking in your kitchen cupboard will allow you to safely enjoy the spectacle regardless. ‌So, to guarantee your eyes remain unharmed, here's one simple method you can use to view tonight's eclipse with ease. By holding the colander towards the sun while looking away from it, you'll be treated to hundreds of eclipse images projected simultaneously. ‌The most dramatic partial solar eclipse to be seen across the UK in almost three decades will be visible between 6pm and 8pm, depending on your location.