How scientists predicted Corona's appearance during Aug. 21, 2017, total solar eclipse
Monday, August 27, 2018 - 13:40
in Astronomy & Space
It was Aug. 14, 2017, just one week before the Moon would cross paths with the Sun and Earth, casting its shadow across the United States. The entire country buzzed with anticipation for the fleeting chance to see the corona, the Sun's tenuous outer atmosphere.