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This total solar eclipse looked strangely golden — here’s why
AI KEY TAKEAWAYS (TL;DR)
- 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
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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.
