For about four and a half minutes on April 8, millions of Americans will see Monday plunge prematurely into darkness.
If you're lucky or have planned to travel along the path of the total solar eclipse this year, you might be one of them. What better way to commemorate the moment than taking a few stunning photos of the eclipse?
The problem: Capturing valuable images of basically anything in space with your phone can be tricky. This is especially true if the subject is a giant ball of glowing gas. Do you need proof? Go outside and take pictures of the midday sun to see if you capture more than just a faint glow.
Fortunately, if you're prepared, photographing a total solar eclipse is easier than you might expect. Here's how you can get a few great eclipse photos for your records without hurting yourself or your phone.