... During a total solar eclipse, the Sun's extensive outer atmosphere or corona is an awesome and inspirational sight. ... Meteors Between Stars and Clouds . ... M17: Omega Nebula Star Factory . ... Moon Shadow Moves Over Africa . ... When the Moon's shadow reached out and touched the Earth last week, the result was a solar eclipse. ... Normally hidding from view in the glare of the Sun, the shy solar corona came out to play Wednesday as a total solar eclipse graced morning skies over southern Africa. ...