A practical guide to photographing meteor showers and eclipses

A practical guide to photographing meteor showers and eclipses: 2025 tips for beginners

Want to capture incredible images of the night sky in 2025 without being an expert? This article is for you! We'll explain step-by-step how to prepare, what equipment you'll need, recommended accessories, and essential apps so you don't miss the best opportunities. We've also included key dates for meteor showers and eclipses you can observe this year.

Quick calendar of astronomical events to photograph in 2025:
- Draconid meteor shower: October 8–9
- Orionid meteor shower: October 21–22
- Total lunar eclipse: September 7
- Partial solar eclipse: March 29

Tips for taking photos with your mobile phone or digital camera:
1. Look for dark places away from light pollution.
2. Place the mobile phone/camera on a tripod and activate the timer to avoid vibrations.
3. Use night mode or adjust the ISO to high values.
4. Try 10–30 second exposures to capture trails and details.
5. Turn off the flash and use apps like "PhotoPills" and "Star Walk" to plan your shots.

Useful apps and resources:
- PhotoPills: calculates exact positions
- Star Walk: Identify constellations and eclipses
- SpaceWeatherLive: real-time astronomical alerts

Safety and visual protection:
- Always use certified eclipse glasses when photographing solar eclipses
- Do not look directly at the sun without protection

Tips for sharing and making your photos go viral:
- Edit brightness and contrast without losing naturalness
- Use hashtags #Eclipsafe #AstroFotoEspaña and tag @EclipSafe

Participate! Share your photos on social media or send us your questions so we can publish them in the EclipSafe gallery.