# Solar eclipse 2026: Don't take eclipse photos with your phone, NASA warns

> I learned that my iPhone 15 Pro Max and the upcoming 2026 total solar eclipse do not mix. I stumbled upon BGR's article, which warned skygazers against using their phones to take pictures of the imminent cosmic event.

- **Source:** [Mashable](https://mashable.com/tech/solar-eclipse-2026-dont-take-photos-phone?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7b44a5e8d40cfec8c15550)
- **Published:** 2026-08-11
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #iphone
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7b44a5e8d40cfec8c15550

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