How to take pictures of the solar eclipse

Take that perfect solar eclipse photo with your camera and some extra equipment, or capture it with your mobile phone.

the sun's corona and the moon

It's no surprise that you'll want to take photos of a solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is a rare event. And even when it happens, you can only see it from certain locations and for a short period of time. So how do you photograph a solar eclipse?

Your naked phone ain't gonna cut it.

A solar eclipse can make for a stunning photograph and at this year's great eclipse, among the hundreds of professional photographers vying for the best shots, there will be thousands of onlookers trying to get a picture with their smartphone.

It's no surprise that you'll want to take photos of a solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is a rare event. And even when it happens, you can only see it from certain locations and for a short period of time. So how do you photograph a solar eclipse?

Follow these simple steps to photograph a solar eclipse using your smartphone. Included are tips before and during eclipse totality.

It's no surprise that you'll want to take photos of a solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse is a rare event. And even when it happens, you can only see it from certain locations and for a short period of time. So how do you photograph a solar eclipse?

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Cameras, tripods, filters, and more: these are our expert tips for how to take photos of the eclipse coming on April 8.