Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Detailed View of a Solar Eclipse Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2024 is “Detailed View of a Solar Eclipse Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Phil Hart). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

The Sun is shown during a total solar eclipse. Accentuated is the expansive corona of the Sun, which is shown streaming out in all directions. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Phil Hart Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Only in the fleeting darkness of a total solar eclipse is the light of the solar corona easily visible. Normally overwhelmed by the bright solar disk, the expansive corona , the sun’s outer atmosphere , is an alluring sight.”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 2, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Phil Hart
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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