On August 21, 2017, a rare cosmic event will draw millions of people across the United States to witness it: A total solar eclipse, which occurs when the moon comes between the sun and Earth and casts the darkest part of its shadow, the umbra, on Earth.
Are you equipped to enjoy and capture next week’s solar eclipse? Photojournalist Peter DaSilva of ABC News and NASA experts offer some handy tips to protect your eyes (and your smartphone camera) to land that perfect shot.
You can get the full scope of the photography guide here.