The Sun’s corona is the outermost part of its atmosphere. It’s always present but isn’t usually visible because the Sun’s glare masks it. During a solar eclipse the corona is visible. As the Moon blocks the Sun, the corona is seen encircling the Moon. The corona’s white streamers and flumes of ionized gasses appear to flow out from around the edges of the Moon. Sometimes tints of reds and pinks may be seen, which are caused by the superheated hydrogen of the Sun’s chromosphere. Baily’s Beads and the Diamond Ring are other notable displays caused by an eclipse. Both occur at the beginning and ending of totality during a solar eclipse, so viewers will need eye protection. The Moon’s rugged landscape of mountains and craters allows spots of light to shine around the edge. These spots look like beads on a sparkling bracelet or necklace. Baily’s Beads are named after Francis Baily, who first explained the phenomenon in 1836. The Diamond Ring occurs when only one bead is shining. After…