Using a smartphone has become second nature for many of us. The addiction is so deadly that people sometimes put themselves in danger by using their phones. Many have died taking a selfie and many have died while texting or driving. As the United States expects to see the rare “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse on Saturday, it might be tempting to capture the event on your phone or view it through your phone. But for the sake of your phone’s camera and your own well-being, it’s best not to do this.
Looking directly at the eclipse is the most dangerous thing you can do during an eclipse
As most of you probably already know, you shouldn’t look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse because it could permanently damage your eyes. If you want to watch a solar eclipse, you need expert-approved solar eclipse glasses. Even the darkest sunglasses do not provide sufficient protection against UV rays.
Your phone’s camera lenses cannot filter extreme sunlight, and using it to photograph the sun can melt the lenses. This is because the lens will concentrate the sunlight and damage the camera.
Professional photographers taking photos of the eclipse use special filters to protect their cameras and eyes from the sun’s harmful rays.
And as mentioned before, sunglasses are non-negotiable. Be careful!
