NASA: Don't point cellphones directly at sun while taking eclipse pics

The space agency says you can use a proper solar filter to protect your phone, just like you would any other camera.

If you're planning to take pictures of the solar eclipse on Monday, NASA is here to remind you that aiming your cellphone directly at the sun might come with some consequences.   

"We asked our @NASAHQPhoto team, and the answer is yes, the phone sensor could be damaged just like any other image sensor if it’s pointed directly at the sun. This is especially true if you’re using any sort of magnifying lens attachment on the phone," NASA replied to a user on X who asked if pointing a smartphone at the solar eclipse could damage its sensor.

Don't worry; NASA gave us some tips. 

The space agency says you can use a proper solar filter to protect your phone, just like you would any other camera.