The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (POT) reported that the April 8 Next, the skies of North America will be the scene of a unique astronomical spectacle: a total solar eclipse. This phenomenon, visible in some regions of Mexico, the United States and Canada, will provide observers with the unique opportunity to witness one of the most impressive events in nature.
Furthermore, it will allow the observation of the solar crownI know what it is about.
What is the Sun’s corona according to NASA
Annular solar eclipse
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According to the site Space Place from NASA, the solar crown is described as the outer part of the Sun’s atmosphere.
In general, it is not visible due to the intense luminosity of the star, but during a total eclipse becomes perceptible. On such occasions, it often manifests itself as a ring of Fire around the star.
What the Sun’s corona will look like in the 2024 solar eclipse
The solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 will be a milestonesince another event of this magnitude will not be able to be witnessed from the United States to the August 23, 2044.
This astronomical phenomenon will begin in the south of the South Pacific Ocean and will cross Mexico, the United States and Canada.
The solar corona, that is, the outer atmosphere of the Sun, will only be visible when the solar disk is completely covered by the Moon.
