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Which layer of the Sun is visible during a total solar eclipse?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Photosphere
  2. Chromosphere
  3. Corona
  4. Core

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Corona

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Corona šŸ“š Explanation: The Corona is the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere. It is usually invisible to the naked eye because of the overwhelming brightness of the Photosphere (the Sun's surface). During a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Photosphere, the Corona appears as a pearly white halo of glowing gas surrounding the dark disk of the Moon. It is significantly hotter than the Sun's surface.