Observers in Spain captured a rare golden-hued solar corona during a recent total solar eclipse, influenced by atmospheric conditions.
Key facts
- •The total solar eclipse occurred last week with totality observed from Benavente, Spain.
- •The Sun was near the horizon during the event, contributing to the scattering of blue light.
- •Smoke from local forest fires served as a second filter that deepened the golden light.
- •A hydrogen-glowing prominence on the Sun's left edge retained its bright pink color.
- •The featured image was created using HDR-processed, multiple-exposure photography.
During a total solar eclipse last week, observers in Benavente, Spain, witnessed a solar corona that appeared unusually golden rather than the typical pearly white. The phenomenon was documented in an HDR-processed, multiple-exposure image.
Atmospheric Factors Influencing Color
The golden appearance resulted from the Sun's position near the horizon during totality, which caused sunlight to travel through a significant amount of air that scattered blue light. Additionally, smoke from nearby forest fires acted as a secondary filter, further scattering blue tones and intensifying the gold-dominated light.
Solar Prominence Visibility
While the corona appeared golden, a hydrogen-glowing prominence located over the Sun's left edge maintained its original bright pink color, remaining unaffected by the atmospheric filtering.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by NASA Breaking News.
