It’s rare but some solar eclipses cause stunning Instagram-worthy visual effects such as a devil’s horns, a smile or diamond ...

The third major solar eclipse within 8 years is coming ... of buildings or the ground just before and after totality, Baily’s Beads – light rays from the sun streaming through the valleys ...

A total solar eclipse — nicknamed the Great North ... As the sunlight decreases even further, an effect known as Baily’s beads will be created by the moon’s rugged terrain.

A composite image of an annular solar eclipse showing Baily's Beads won top prize at the 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest. During the historic April 8 total solar eclipse ...

What makes a total solar eclipse special compared to other types ... spectators will witness the phenomenon known as Baily’s Beads when the moon is almost entirely in front of the Sun.