Solar eclipses are a fairly rare astronomical event, but they make for pretty stunning visuals. They are also considerably easier to shoot than nighttime sights like meteor showers, shooting stars, constellations, and the Milky Way because of the abundance of ambient light. Such conditions are favorable for shooting with any phone packing decent cameras, or even a basic DSLR. A total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the US and Canada on April 8, and NASA just shared a few valuable tips alongside a quick refresher on safety for you and your devices.
