SOLAR SYSTEM

UNIVERSE

THE SUN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The outermost layer of the sun, which can only be seen during a solar eclipse, is the ____
A
Hot zone
B
Chromosphere
C
Corona
D
Phtosphere
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The 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 seen during a total solar eclipse.

Detailed explanation-2: -Corona-The corona is the outermost layer of the Sun, starting at about 1300 miles (2100 km) above the solar surface (the photosphere).

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although they are visible around the sun, the corona produced is weaker than the bright direct sunlight itself, making it harder to see. The ideal conditions occur when the moon sits behind newly formed, mid-level clouds such as altostratus.

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