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Solar Eclipse with earth glow and corona

In Images by Matt Shetzer

Solar Eclipse with earth glow and corona

The 2017 solar eclipse was a rare astral photography opportunity. Totality pictured here from the August 21st event lasted approximately two minutes. Skywatching the world over was at a height when this astral image was captured.

Using specialized equipment, unique solar and lunar features are viewable. Surrounding the sun is the corona, appearing as a heavenly white aura beaming from our nearest star. That bit of light radiating was reflected off the Earth, casting a glow on the moon that lit up lunar topography softly seen in this celestial photo.

Stock Image #20170821-114424A

Solar Eclipse with earth glow and corona was last modified: February 21st, 2018 by Matt Shetzer