How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse Without Damaging Your Phone Witnessing a solar eclipse can be an exhilarating experience, especially when trying to capture its moment on camera.
With smartphones increasingly capable of producing high quality images, many people want to snap a photo of this rare event. However, pointing your phone at the sun during an eclipse can potentially damage its sensor.
NASA and other reputable sources have emphasized that this is a reality based on the physics of light and heat.