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Can you take a picture of the eclipse without ruining your phone?

Many of us are eager to take pictures of historic events like the April eclipse. But with the excitement comes a responsibility to protect both our devices and our eyes. NASA says that it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to using our phones to capture the eclipse. Smartphones are valuable devices, and exposing them to direct sunlight during such an event can cause irreversible damage. This caution extends to our eyes as well – staring directly at the sun, even through a phone's camera lens, can lead to serious eye damage.

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