This Total Solar Eclipse Looked Strangely Golden — Here’s Why
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During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the bright disk of the Sun, leaving visible the much fainter solar crown. The crown is the extremely hot outer atmosphere of the Sun, and during most eclipses it looks white or silvery.
This total solar eclipse looked strangely golden — here’s why
Spain’s total solar eclipse delivered an unexpected sight: a corona glowing gold instead of its usual pearly white. Because the Sun was setting, its light passed through more atmosphere, while smoke from nearby wildfires filtered out even more blue light. The result was a dramatic golden eclipse, punctuated by a bright pink solar prominence.
NASA Highlights the Historic Golden Tone of the Solar Crown Captured in the Total Eclipse From Spain
An optical phenomenon caused by the position of the Sun and atmospheric density transformed the usual white aureola into a warm and unprecedented glow recorded in Zamora. Read more
Following the Sun’s Shadow: NSO and the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Spain
Researchers from the NSF National Solar Observatory and CU Boulder joined international partners in Palencia, Spain, to observe the 2026 total solar eclipse. Building on the legacy of Citizen CATE, the team tested solar hardware and trained observer networks for Project NATE ahead of the 6-minute eclipse in 2027.
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