SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

SPACE EXPLORATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The outer atmosphere of the sun, only visible during a total solar eclipse, is called the ____
A
penumbra
B
umbra
C
corona
D
corolla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun’s corona is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere. The corona is usually hidden by the bright light of the Sun’s surface. That makes it difficult to see without using special instruments. However, the corona can be viewed during a total solar eclipse.

Detailed explanation-2: -The outer rim of the sun which is only visible in an annular solar eclipse is called corona.

Detailed explanation-3: -The corona is the external part of the Sun’s atmosphere. While a total solar eclipse, the moon moves between Earth and the Sun. When this occurs, the moon prevents out the bright shine of the Sun. The bright white corona can then be viewed encircling the eclipsed Sun.

Detailed explanation-4: -During solar eclipse the corona will be only visible. It is the outer most layer of the sun. The part we see the most of the time of the sun is the photosphere. But the corona is not visible during normal time.

There is 1 question to complete.