How to photograph the eclipse without frying your phone

You don't need a ton of professional gear to capture an image of the total solar eclipse next month, but photographers and space agencies say it is necessary to use eclipse glasses or solar filters to avoid damaging your eyes and phones.

How to photograph the eclipse without frying your phone
A girl holds solar eclipse glasses over the lens on her phone to take a picture of the sun in the sky during a partial eclipse.

You don't need a ton of professional gear to capture an image of the total solar eclipse next month, but photographers and space agencies say it is necessary to use eclipse glasses or solar filters to avoid damaging your eyes and phones.