This composite photograph illustrates the complete progression of a solar eclipse. Starting at the left, the Moon gradually moves across the Sun’s disk, creating the partial phases. At the center lies the moment of totality, where the Sun is completely obscured, revealing its faint outer atmosphere — the solar corona. The sequence then continues as the Sun reemerges on the opposite side, completing the celestial alignment. This image not only captures a rare astronomical event but also demonstrates the precise orbital dance between Earth, Moon, and Sun.
This composite photograph illustrates the complete progression of a solar eclipse. Starting at the left, the Moon gradually moves across the Sun’s disk, creating the partial phases. At the center lies the moment of totality, where the Sun is completely obscured, revealing its faint outer atmosphere — the solar corona. The sequence then continues as the Sun reemerges on the opposite side, completing the celestial alignment. This image not only captures a rare astronomical event but also demonstrates the precise orbital dance between Earth, Moon, and Sun.