The solar eclipse will take place today and for most of the listening area, that means it will begin around 12:30pm.

For those planning to view the eclipse today, it's important to do so safely. Dr. Shravan Gangula, a primary care physician at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, says you should always you proper eye wear when viewing a solar eclipse.

Ron Mallory of Kansas Astronomical Observers says, if you don't have eclipse glasses, there are other ways to view the eclipse safely.

For more safety tips for the eclipse, visit the NASA website. To learn how to make a pinhole viewer, go here.