A total solar eclipse is expected to be visible across a large part of North America on the afternoon of 8 April 2024. While total solar eclipses don’t occur very often, they are extremely rare to be visible by such a wide area of the United States. This won’t be happening again any time soon.
If you want to take some great photos of this event, it is important to prepare, get the right equipment, and even travel to the USA, if you are not in the USA.
You don’t have to spend thousands to capture a great shot of the eclipse. This guide will give you an idea of the equipment you’ll need to capture the eclipse without going broke.
What is a Solar Eclipse?
It’s essential to understand what you’ll be seeing when the solar eclipse occurs in order to take some good photos.
The plane of the Earth’s orbit around sun and the plane of moon’s orbit are not exactly parallel. Due to this discrepancy, the moon usually does not block our view of the Sun. Occasionally, however, the moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the sunlight. This is called a Solar Eclipse. Lunar eclipses can be seen when the Earth passes in front of the sun or the moon. But solar eclipses seem to be more rare and spectacular.
You will have the most fun if you’re lucky enough to find yourself in the Path of Totality. This is when you experience a total blackout of sunlight during the day. Continue reading to learn what equipment you’ll need to capture the eclipse. You can also find out how to locate the totality path so you know exactly where you should be during this exciting day.
