Plan your perfect 2026 total solar eclipse experience with these smartphone apps

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The Aug. 12 total solar eclipse is less than a week away! Eclipse smartphone apps 2026SolarWatchScreenshots of SolarWatch from the Apple Store. The Eclipse AppScreenshots of The Eclipse App from the Apple Store. (Image credit: © The Eclipse Company of Earth via the Apple Store)As its name suggests, The Eclipse App is available on iOS to cater to all your eclipse needs. Signup to our newsletter Follow us on GoogleTotality by Big Kid ScienceScreenshots of Totality by Big Kid Science from the Apple Store.