Solar eclipse 2026: How to protect your phone and camera when taking pictures

While many of us know that the sun's rays can be harmful to the naked eye, less are aware that precautions also need to be taken when using phones, cameras, and telescopes

Pointing your smartphone or camera at the Sun can permanently damage internal sensors, experts warn

BRITS have been urged not to watch the solar eclipse through their phones or they risk causing damage to their device. The dramatic eclipse on Wednesday is said to deliver the best coverage of the Sun since 1999, with millions set to watch around the world. Those wanting to photograph the solar eclipse through their...

You may want to capture this week's solar eclipse for your memories, but it may not be the best idea.