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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

How to take a photo of the solar eclipse – without destroying your phone

Hundreds of millions of people across Europe will get the chance to see a partial or total eclipse on Wednesday when the Moon passes in front of the Sun.

Many will be hoping to capture the celestial phenomenon on their phones or cameras, though experts have warned that pointing a lens directly at the Sun could cause permanent damage to a device.

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