Total Solar Eclipse To Offer Rare Glimpse Of Sun's Corona, Here's How You Can Capture It
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will captivate onlookers as the moon totally blocks the Sun's beams from Earth, resulting in a brief period of darkness known as totality.
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will captivate onlookers as the moon totally blocks the Sun's beams from Earth, resulting in a brief period of darkness known as totality.
When can Sun's corona be seen?
Onlookers may obtain a glimpse of the Sun's corona | Image: X
During this remarkable occurrence, onlookers may obtain a glimpse of the Sun's corona, which contains dark-pink towers and loops of electrically charged plasma. Notably, comparable prominences were visible during a total solar eclipse in Australia on April 20, 2023, dazzling viewers with their amazing display.
During the approaching total solar eclipse, North America will be treated to these fascinating prominences. According to Live Science, the occurrence corresponds with the apex of the Sun's 11-year solar cycle, known as solar maximum.
Even after the eclipse is over, aficionados can use a hydrogen alpha telescope to observe these prominences for several days afterwards. Observers should also keep an eye out for other rare events during totality.
What is Sun's corona?
CMEs appear as twisted, spiral-shaped structures high in the Sun's atmosphere | Image: Popular Science
A solar physicist at the National Solar Observatory in Boulder, Colorado, USA, described one such phenomenon: a coronal mass ejection (CME). These CMEs appear as twisted, spiral-shaped structures high in the Sun's atmosphere, composed of magnetic fields and plasma mass ejected from the corona.
Despite their rapid velocity, CMEs can appear stationary, providing a view from places like Rochester and Dallas, albeit at separate stages of the same eruption.
Another unusual occurrence is solar flares, which are intense bursts of radiation emitted from the Sun's surface at light speed. While the chances of seeing a solar flare during totality are slim, they frequently follow CMEs and can reach Earth in eight minutes, giving a magnificent celestial display.
How can you capture it?
NASA shared tips from experts, watch this video to learn how you can capture it!
Say ¡°Totality!¡± ?
¡ª NASA Goddard (@NASAGoddard) March 25, 2024
With just 2 weeks until a total solar eclipse across North America, brush up on your eclipse photography skills with tips from @nasahqphoto.
Remember: Safety first. Don¡¯t look at the Sun without solar filters unless it¡¯s totally blocked.https://t.co/2TxveMdE6R pic.twitter.com/zOJZknTZ97
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