Don’t take pics of the upcoming solar eclipse with your phone or camera! The stronger sun rays can damage your gadget’s lens.
For the same reason that you should not look directly at the sun during the eclipse since the sun’s rays will be so strong, you should not aim your phone or camera at it either. It can cause serious damage if you’re not using the appropriate lens filters. Just figured I’d mention it since we’re just so used to snapping pics real quick of everything nowadays that we may not even think about that. Myself included.
Instead, use your phone to safely watch a professional’s livestream instead if you must and take some screenshots. NASA will have a webcast from 10:30am CDT to 12:15pm CDT where you can watch live.
- NASA Webcast (YouTube)
Otherwise, there are many creative ways to view a reflection of it instead, or you can get those fashionable paper eclipse glasses that many locations are giving away. Don’t just use regular sunglasses either.
If you have no idea what I’m talking about, check out yesterday’s post about the cool “ring of fire” solar eclipse starting in a few hours.
More eclipse and eclipse viewing info here:
The next annular solar eclipse won’t be until 2046, but there is a total solar eclipse next year on April 8, 2024. Plan ahead because lots of people do travel to locations along its path so book your hotels early!
Happy viewing!
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