How to Plan a Photo of the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th 2024 (And Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks)

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Learn how to plan a photo of the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse - April 8th, 2024 or any other solar eclipse in the future - with PhotoPills from start to finish. So you gain the power to be at the right place, at the right time to capture the solar eclipse photo you want.
You’ll also learn how to plan your photo of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks that has been predicted to be visible to the naked eye!
The comet will pass very close to the eclipse during the phase of totality. So… Why not try to capture both: the total solar eclipse and the comet!
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Need help with planning or photographing the Total Solar Eclipse and Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks? Comment below! 👉 To Download our Free Total Solar Eclipse Photography guide: www.photopills.com/articles/total-solar-eclipse-2024-photography-guide

[@dchal1798]

I would like a mini article how to shoot a Comet!

[@bv42]

Don't know what I love more: your information or your enthusiasm!

[@PhotoPills]

Hahaha... I love you too ;)

[@dmbarash]

How are you moving between eclipse panels? I get the panel that says "Total Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024), but when I swipe it does not stay on the eclipse, but rather moves to "Galactic Center" or moon phases. Thanks!

[@PhotoPills]

Hey! Keep swiping left!

[@nskmda]

5 min of my life lost because of misreading the title. :( thought u would talk about how to take a picture of it properly. but... my bad... u r only talking about 'how 2 plan 2 c it'...

[@PhotoPills]

The how to shoot video comes on April 3rd. In the meanwhile, check our eclipse photography guide: www.photopills.com/articles/total-solar-eclipse-2024-photography-guide (Always look at the bright side of life... now you know how to plan your shot... which is the first step ;))

[@michael-mvtd]

I watched this before the eclipse and couldn't believe that you had chosen the exact same location as I had! We had incredibly good fortune as the skies were clear and the weather warmed to 14°C on the 8th in PEI. Cold and cloudy the day before and after. Great viewing from the beach dunes.

[@PhotoPills]

Yeah Michael! So lucky!!

[@hans1826]

I always like your videos and found more informative, I would recommend you to have a bigger screen for the PhotoPills app where you show all the changes, and you can decrease your picture in a rectangular small frame in the corner.

[@PhotoPills]

Thanks for the feedback! Also you can check our guide: www.photopills.com/articles/total-solar-eclipse-2024-photography-guide

[@dchal1798]

1st thanks that you trying to speak slower to understand your English! 2nd on night AR what are these white spots?

[@PhotoPills]

They represent stars rotating... it's just a simulation to show you the sense of rotation of Earth

[@hans1826]

Also, I would like to know on which direction we should face the camera to capture solar ellipse? Your videos are very informative.

[@PhotoPills]

It is explained in the video. You can use the PhotoPills Planner to plan your shot.

[@hihasg99]

you should stop coffee and calm a bit :)

[@PhotoPills]

hahaha... that's a good one!

[@pr3759-t1n]

I wish u hired someone who can explain the features better

[@PhotoPills]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@matthewdavidson9965]

Did anyone actually manage to get a photo of the comet next to the eclipse?

[@PhotoPills]

I don't think so. It was not that powerful at the end... At least, I haven't seen it!

[@John-h2y9c]

You're a natural teacher. Thank you.

[@PhotoPills]

Thank you!

[@dchal1798]

Have you any comet map to sent link about the comets who will pass the earth in 2024?

[@PhotoPills]

Not yet... working on it for 2025 (I hope we can make it). But we have a written guide with all the cool astronomical events in 2024 (including a few comets): www.photopills.com/articles/astronomical-events-photography-guide

[@patrickkilburn3286]

Thanks so much for this! Very helpful. Question: if I'm located in Picton, Ontario Canada on 4/8, will the comet still be in approximately the same location (above, left of the sun-moon) as you've demonstrated from your spot in PEI?? Thanks!!

[@PhotoPills]

yes!

[@paulmaschak5267]

Thanks for the bilingual video. I’ll be in Mazatlan Mexico for eclipse an look forward to hopefully see the shadow come in on the ocean. To capture both comet 12P and totality (assuming eclipse is centered for corona) what is a good focal length to use? Hope you come back to Sedona!

[@PhotoPills]

Hey Paul! I'd love to go back. Maybe one day!

[@koitorob]

I'll keep my fingers crossed that you don't have any cloud cover! I read yesterday that the town mayor of Niagra on the Canadian side has declared an emergency for the 8th as he is expecting about 478,868,276 visitors to turn up! I've taken notes for when i drive from UK to Spain for the eclipse in August 2026. The last three eclipses we had here were clouded out. In fact the last two happened when i was at work and i didn't even bother going outside for given the thick cloud cover 😒 BAlso, being a welder i come readily equiped with viewing gear

[@PhotoPills]

Plan & Pray!

[@richurban9263]

Rafael - I LOVE your videos! My sister lives under the path of totality, so I'm thinking I get a double treat - total eclipse and visiting my sister. I watch your video and discover that I may get a triple treat!!! Adding a comet and some planets to what I may see and photograph! You guys deserve the MacArthur Genius Award. I am repeatedly astounded by the capabilities and creativity behind PhotoPills.

[@PhotoPills]

Hey Rich! Thanks so much for watching my videos. I really hope the comet is visible. Plan and Pray!!

[@D.Criswell]

Thanks for video & guides in English. I too am in Indiana at prime spot. Plan to shoot both pics & pro video. Best of luck & good weather on 8th - Thanks

[@PhotoPills]

Thank you!! I wish you clear skies!

[@mikekuhl2658]

I won't have to travel far for the eclipse. I live in Indiana and will be in totality on the April 8th:)

[@PhotoPills]

Good, good!

[@donnarae1921]

Thanks for the English version, we appreciate it. I watched the Spanish version first, catching a word here and there.

[@PhotoPills]

Ah! Thanks for the effort :)

[@paulrodden2697]

great instructional video. Thank you very much. I can't wait. Praying for clear sky.

[@PhotoPills]

Hi Paul! Thanks so much! I wish you Clear Skies too!

[@evenhandedcommentor6102]

Going for the eclipse and the comet. Hoping that the clouds part for you and for me!!!

[@PhotoPills]

Plan & Pray!

[@padraic8873]

another great video, thank you for the updates, good luck with your planning.

[@PhotoPills]

Thank you!

[@ivogonzalez4358]

Great video. Hope the sky is clear above Canada on April 8. Good luck.

[@PhotoPills]

Plan & Pray!

[@dyhrdmet]

How could I visualize the height of a landmark (bridge or mountain in the near distance or building) against the height of the eclipse in the sky during the partial eclipse phases?

[@PhotoPills]

You an use the AR view or use Panel 2 above the Map. Place the Black Pin on your subject. Choose a shooting spot where the eclipse is aligned with the subject/black pin... and Panel 2 will tell you the height of the center of the Sun above the terrain level where the Black Pin is. Follow the exact same workflow in this video for the Moon. But for the eclipse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2myfYepgLl3rbs

[@dyhrdmet]

@@PhotoPills for AR view, do I need to physically be at the location, or can i get that sense of the bridge in the background and the sun/moon in the sky sitting in my living room?

[@nickb4736]

Excellent video, thank you so much.

[@PhotoPills]

Thank you Nick!

[@bradperry4902]

I love your optimism toward the risk of clouds at the end. You can't take epic photos if you don't take risks! I'm located in New Brunswick, but have some family in Prince Edward Island, so that has been one of my backup locations if the weather on April 8th dictates a last minute change of plans. If I happen to see the PhotoPills group, I'll give a wave! :)

[@PhotoPills]

Sweet!

[@margaretannhalleck1326]

Was so hoping you would use PEI for demonstration 😉

[@PhotoPills]

Ah!! jajaja