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Golden Corona: Why the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse Looked Unusually Yellow
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 total solar eclipse was visible in Spain, where the corona appeared golden instead of white.
- The golden color was caused by the Sun being near the horizon, leading to increased atmospheric scattering of blue light.
- Smoke from nearby forest fires further filtered the light, deepening the golden hue.
- The featured image was captured by Rui Santos in Benavente, Spain, using HDR processing.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov
