During totality of the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse over Guadalajara, Spain, the moon completely covered the solar disk, revealing the majestic structure of the Sun's outer atmosphere.
To capture the vast dynamic range—from the intense brilliance of the solar prominences hugging the lunar limb to the delicate, faint streamers stretching far into the solar corona—this image was crafted using a composite of multiple exposures taken at varying exposure times and ISO settings. Blending these exposures allows the intricate details of the magnetic field lines frozen within the corona to shine through alongside the fiery, crimson prominences at the edge of the disk.
During totality of the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse over Guadalajara, Spain, the moon completely covered the solar disk, revealing the majestic structure of the Sun's outer atmosphere.
To capture the vast dynamic range—from the intense brilliance of the solar prominences hugging the lunar limb to the delicate, faint streamers stretching far into the solar corona—this image was crafted using a composite of multiple exposures taken at varying exposure times and ISO settings. Blending these exposures allows the intricate details of the magnetic field lines frozen within the corona to shine through alongside the fiery, crimson prominences at the edge of the disk.