How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse With Your Phone

When the total solar eclipse occurs on Aug. 21, it will mark the first time the rare spectacle will be visible in the contiguous U.S. since 1979. In a shift from 38 years ago, many of the sky watchers this month will want to photograph the solar eclipse on their phone.

It's not impossible to take a picture of the solar eclipse with a cellphone camera, but you'll need extra equipment, both to keep your eyes safe and to get the best possible shot.