"capture a glimpse of" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to briefly see or catch sight of something. Example: As I walked through the busy streets of New York City, I was able to capture a glimpse of the famous Empire State Building peeking out between the tall buildings.
This theory seems to capture a glimpse of how Nature truly works, having anticipated its behaviour in formerly unseen lands.
The ban will be in effect from 3 p.m. on Saturday until 3 30 a.m. on Sunday, frustrating the hopes of any members of the media hoping to capture a glimpse of the nuptials from above.
To capture a glimpse of the future of American soccer, the French photographer Charles Fr?r shot players who, like many in the American talent pool these days, were born abroad or whose parents were.
7bbd4a35-61ca-4c3f-8d04-fdb92de0de3e NAGO, Japan — On the side of the Nippon Ham Fighters' spring training bullpen reserved for fan viewing, onlookers clutching cellphones, video cameras and even children jockeyed to capture a glimpse of the pitcher who had started throwing.
Mr. Peary, a film critic for The Boston Phoenix, has been gathering material for this labor of love for nearly a decade, casting his net wide enough to capture a glimpse of this writer at an antediluvian New York Film Critics Circle awards dinner.
Together, they designed and constructed a system that allows them to capture a glimpse of how bumble bees navigate a cluttered space.
Staff photographer Matt McClain captured a glimpse of the estimated 6 million people dressed in lederhosen and dirndls attending the 16-day event.
New York City, May 4. In one of the final frames, as the cheering stopped and he walked off the set through the last trickle of confetti, I saw Mr. Trump at a moment that captured a glimpse of what it feels like when the spotlight is gone and the party is over.
Capturing a glimpse of Sir Alex was enough to tempt even one or two Manchester City fans to Old Trafford.
